Forklift Driver

Christian Aid Mission; Abernethy; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Aid Mission is seeking a forklift driver for their Fresh potato factory in Abernethy. This role involves ensuring smooth production processes, performing safety checks, and loading materials. Benefits include a competitive pay package, bonuses, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

£50 additional shift bonus

2 weeks company sick pay

Life assurance policy

Critical illness cover

6 weeks annual leave

Employee assistance platform

Employer pension contributions

Discounts at various retailers

Seasonal benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Free potatoes

Qualifications

• Experience driving a forklift is required.
• Counterbalance license is desirable but not essential due to on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading large vehicles with potato boxes.
• Moving boxes to and from storage areas.
• Undertaking daily pre-start checks and reporting defects.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Job description

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Shift: Monday & Tuesday 06:00-18:00 / Wednesday 06:00-12:00 & Sunday 06:00-17:00 (39.5 hrs per week)

We are looking for forklift drivers to join the team at our Fresh potato factory in Abernethy. You will play a key role in our production process, ensuring tatties make it to supermarket shelves.

At Branston, we recognise that people are what make our operations possible, and we regularly review our benefits package. Currently, we offer:

• £50 additional shift bonus
• 2 weeks company sick pay
• Life assurance policy
• Critical illness cover
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Employee assistance platform, providing free access to private health professionals for you and your family
• Employer pension contributions
• Discounts at various retailers
• Work anniversaries and employee recognition schemes
• Seasonal benefits such as Christmas hampers & Easter eggs
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Free potatoes

To be our next forklift driver, you should have experience driving a forklift; a valid counterbalance license is desirable but not essential, as we offer on-site training. The role is varied and fast-paced. Typical duties include:

• Loading & unloading large vehicles with potato boxes
• Loading production lines with raw materials according to the daily production plan
• Moving boxes to and from storage areas
• Undertaking daily pre-start checks and reporting defects promptly
• Being a role model for health & safety, ensuring all tasks comply with company procedures