FLT Driver

Heineken; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Colleague Networks

256 hours holiday entitlement

Job summary

Heineken UK is seeking a proactive FLT Driver (Operator) at our Tadcaster site. You will champion safety, understand SOPs, and operate Counterbalance forklifts to support logistics operations.

Responsibilities include stock monitoring via Inventory Management Systems, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering First Time Right on quality. You will collaborate with peers to maintain efficient, safe on-site processes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience within a production setting; ideally a Warehouse environment.
• 1 year proven experience operating Counterbalance FLT's.
• Prior use of Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or SAP is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Laser-Focused on Safety: a solid commitment to health and safety with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklift Trucks (Counterbalance) within a warehouse environment for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Utilise Inventory Management Systems to monitor stock / raw material levels and ensure data is accurate & up to date.
• Focus on delivering First Time Right (FTR) on quality aspects & processes.
• Work with peers, coordinating effectively to foster a collaborative and efficient workflow.
• Provide high standards of customer service to production areas & public customers by resolving queries.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance operation

Warehouse environment experience

Microsoft Office

ERP or SAP experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/SAP

Job description

Function:Supply Chain - Customer, Logistics & Planning

Location: Tadcaster

Salary: £37,202 (Inclusive of shift allowance) & benefits listed below!

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th August 2026.

Please note: We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don't delay!

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch's to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we're more than just great beers and ciders - we're a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

About the role

As the FLT Driver (Operator) , you'll be responsible for championing safety principles as this is crucial for all of our colleagues on site; every task, proactive activities carried out, safety is always first! You'll also be heavily involved in understanding our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) of the sites' processes, and operating machinery to support the wider Logistics operations.

In a nutshell, your responsibilities include:

• Operating Forklift Trucks (Counterbalance) within a warehouse environment for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Utilising Inventory Management Systems to monitor stock / raw material levels and ensure data entered is accurate & up to date.
• Focus on delivering First Time Right (FTR) on quality aspects & processes
• Working & Co-ordinating work with your peers, fostering a collaborative & efficient way of working
• Providing high standards of customer service to production areas & public customers by dealing with & resolving queries.

About the team

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you'll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK!

From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly.

You'll be based within the broader Customer, Logistics & Planning team, responsible for ensuring our logistics operations run smoothly across transportation, procurement, warehouse operations and much more! We take pride in consistently delivering the highest-quality brews to customers nationwide.

Who we're looking for

We're seeking a highly proactive and organised individual, who thrives in fast paced & dynamic environments, seeks out practical & efficient solutions as well as communicating effectively with their peers.

As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• 1- 3 years' experience within a production setting; ideally a Warehouse environment
• 1 years proven experience operating Counterbalance FLT's.
• Prior use of Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or SAP is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Laser-Focused on Safety: A solid commitment to health and safety with exceptional attention to detail.

If you want to grow and develop your skills, gain hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies and sharpen your problem-solving abilities, we want to hear from you.

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people.

We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one - because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.

It's a brilliant time to join us. We're pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and brewing a better world for people and the planet.

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work. And for our managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire drive long-term success.

This is your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

• 256 hours equivalent in holiday (22 shifts), plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day).
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.
• Comprehensive opportunities to develop
• Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion

...and much more!

Please note: Rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We're happy to discuss further throughout the application process.

The application

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply before the closing date listed above.

You might not meet every single requirement for the roles listed above, and that's okay - we all need the opportunity to develop and untap our full potential. If this advert's piqued your interest, we'd encourage you to apply rather than ruling yourself out. We're committed to finding great talent who can grow with us- no matter who you are or where you're from.

If you need any adjustments made to support your application (for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues), We're more than happy to review our processes - please feel free to get in touch with us as [e-mail] .

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.