Forklift Driver

Blackwell and Co - Master Butchers and Curers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK meat supply industry seeks a Forklift Driver to join their friendly team in Colchester. This role involves daily operations in the Goods In department, ensuring goods are safely loaded and unloaded. The company promotes employee development and offers job security, a casual dress code, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Immediate start

Casual dress

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Full PPE provided

20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Committed to company values.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load/unload goods in the Goods In department.
• Ensure materials are in right place for efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Pride in work

Job description

Colchester CO6, Essex

Position: Forklift Driver

Starting salary: £12.21 per hour depending on experience

About Us

Blackwell & Co Master Butchers & Curers known as Direct Meats (Knights Farm) Ltd is a fast-growing specialist meat provider supplying restaurants across the whole of the UK, with a strong presence in London, wholesale, private retail, delicatessens and the export market.

Based on the outskirts of Britains First City Colchester, we offer stable employment within friendly, family run business. We promote training and development for our employees and support employees progression with great success.

At Blackwell and Co we are passionate about our business and fully welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company. We offer the hours, salary and most importantly job security to the right candidate.

Job Description / Responsibilities

Daily forklift operations in our Goods In department:

• Loading / unloading of goods.
• Operate forklift in a safe manner according to legal guidelines.
• Safely move materials and packages around the companys facilities.
• Ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Manoeuvring the forklift in a well-managed way.
• Working closely with managers and other teams.
  
  

The Person

• Ability to work in a team.
• Be self-motivated.
• Have attention to detail.
• Take pride in their work.
• Be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values.
  
  

Benefits

• Immediate start
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Full PPE provided
• 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
  
  

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends