Fork Lift Driver

Vrieservice; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy company is seeking a reliable individual for a vital role in Tewkesbury. You will work in a team responsible for the safe transportation of goods, ensuring timely deliveries, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. A forklift licence and strong organisational skills are essential. The role offers competitive pay and overtime enhancements.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime

Comprehensive training and development

Pension and holiday entitlement

Staff-discounted dairy products

Qualifications

• Forklift truck licence and experience are essential.
• Strong organisational skills and clear communications required.
• Positive attitude with commitment and flexibility is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation and unloading of goods.
• Assist in accurately picking customer orders.
• Keep the Chilled Warehouse clean and safe.

Skills

Forklift truck licence and experience

Strong organisational skills

Professional communication skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Strong numeracy skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Job description

Location: Tewkesbury

Hours: Minimum 37.5 hrs/week, 5 days over 7 on a shift rota (working in a shift rota)

Responsible to: Chilled Warehouse Team Leader

Overtime: Overtime pay after 40 hours at £1.25x standard rate

About The Role

A vital role, responsible for the safe and timely transportation of our goods. Working as part of a team, the individual must be able to work quickly and maintain a positive attitude.

What You'll Be Doing

• Check goods in and ensure all goods are transported and/or unloaded in a safe and timely manner;
• Assist the Operatives in accurately picking customer orders, completing stock rotations and replenishing stock;
• Keep the Chilled Warehouse clean at all times providing a safe working environment;
• Perform any other reasonable task as requested by more senior staff;
• Understand and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy statement.

Skills

Essential:

• Forklift truck licence and experience
• Strong organisational skills with professional and clear communications skills
• Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment, motivation and flexibility
• Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision
• Possess strong numeracy skills
• Ability to work flexibly to cover shifts and work to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and safe working practices

• Desirable: Experience of working in the dairy or similar food production sector

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary with overtime enhancements above 40 hours
• Comprehensive training and development - build your leadership career
• Pension, holiday entitlement and staff-discounted dairy products
• Be part of a supportive, community-focused team at the heart of sustainable dairy
• Salary From £13.17
• Salary To: £13.53

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