Despatch Operative / Forklift Driver / FLT Operator

AWD online; Leicester, Fosdyke; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food and farming business in Fosdyke is seeking a Despatch Operative / Forklift Driver. The role involves picking orders, loading trailers, and ensuring compliance with GMP. Candidates must have a current forklift licence and experience in a warehouse environment. This full-time position offers a structured shift pattern with generous benefits including free parking and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free Parking Onsite

Excellent Staff Room Facilities

Regular Staff Treat Days

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Opportunity for Overtime

Free Confidential Staff Helpline

Training and Development

Free Tea and Coffee

Qualifications

• Experience in Forklift Truck driving within a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of logistical processes and product handling.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders and loading trailers.
• Communicating with Quality Control and reporting risks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

Current Forklift Licence

Job description

Despatch Operative / Forklift Driver / FLT Operator with previous Fork Lift Truck experience within a warehouse environment, knowledge of logistical processes and a good eye for detail is required for a well-established and expanding family-owned, food and farming business based in Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, East Midlands.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates MUST have their own transport as the site is inaccessible by public transport. You must also have a current forklift licence.

SALARY:

• £13.44 per hour for Day Shift
• £14.97 per hour for Night Shift (includes nightshift premium)

LOCATION: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, East Midlands (PE12)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

SHIFT PATTERNS:

Days - 07:00 to 19:00 on a 223 shift pattern (Every other weekend off)

Nights – 19:00 to 07:00 on a 223 shift pattern (Every other weekend off)

The 223-shift pattern is a two-week pattern. On week one you will work Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. On week two you will work Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. This means you get a three-day weekend every other week!

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Despatch Operative / Forklift Driver / FLT Operator with previous Fork Lift Truck experience within a warehouse environment, knowledge of logistical processes and a good eye for detail.

Working as a Despatch Operative / Forklift Driver / FLT Operator will work in the Despatch area, servicing the production team and loading trailers.

As the Despatch Operative / Forklift Driver / FLT Operator it is essential that you always follow GMP (good manufacturing practice).

DUTIES

Your duties as Despatch Operative / Forklift Driver / FLT Operator will include:

Despatch

• Picking orders

• Loading trailers

• Serving the Production team and handling pallets

• Communicating with Quality Control

• Reporting risks and accidents and undertaking action to prevent accidents

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Have experience in Forklift Truck / FLT driving within a warehouse environment

• You must have a current forklift licence

• Knowledge of logistical processes and how products should be handled

• A good eye for detail and a sense of accountability, particularly in relation to health and safety

• Willing to follow the required quality and hygiene standards

• Self-motivated and flexible

• Ability to work well as part of a team

BENEFITS

• Free parking onsite
• Excellent staff room facilities
• Regular staff treat days
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
• Opportunity to work overtime at an additional 25% per hour.
• Free confidential staff helpline
• Training and development tailored to support you
• Free tea and coffee

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13416

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