Fork Lift Driver

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

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in Tewkesbury is seeking individuals for a vital role responsible for the safe transportation of goods in a Chilled Warehouse. Candidates should have a forklift truck licence, strong organisational skills, and a positive attitude. The position offers competitive salary with overtime enhancements and comprehensive training in a supportive environment. Shift flexibility is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime enhancements

Comprehensive training and development

Pension and holiday entitlement

Staff-discounted dairy products

Qualifications

• Forklift truck licence and experience.
• Strong organisational skills with professional communication.
• Positive attitude with high commitment and flexibility.
• Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Check goods in and ensure safe and timely transportation.
• Assist operatives with accurately picking orders and stock rotations.
• Maintain a clean Chilled Warehouse.
• Perform tasks as requested by senior staff.
• Comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy.

Job description

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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 40hours 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;
• To 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 ;
• To perform any other reasonable task as requested by more senior staff
• Understand and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy statement.
• 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.
• 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