Forklift Driver

Branston Potatoes; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading potato producer in Scotland is looking for a Forklift Driver for their factory in Abernethy. You will be crucial in ensuring the smooth production of fresh potatoes by loading materials and moving boxes efficiently. Experience in forklift driving is required, but candidates without a counterbalance license are encouraged to apply as training is available. This role includes a robust benefits package and adherence to health and safety standards.

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

Retailer discounts

Seasonal benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Free Parking

Free Potatoes

Qualifications

• Experience driving a forklift is required.
• Valid counterbalance license is desirable, but training is available on site.

Responsibilities

• Loading production lines with raw material as per daily production plan.
• Moving boxes to and from storage areas.
• Undertaking daily pre-start checks and reporting defects.
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with company procedures.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Health and safety adherence

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Forklift Driver

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.

Shift

WK1: Thu - Fri 06:00-18:00 & Sat 06:00-17:00 / WK2: Wed - Fri 06:00-18:00 & Sat 06:00-17:00

Benefits

• 50 additional shift bonus
• 2 weeks company sick pay
• Life assurance policy
• Critical illness cover
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Employee assistance platform, giving you & your family free access to private health professionals.
• Employer pension contributions
• Discounts to a range of popular retailers
• Work Anniversaries and employee recognition schemes
• Seasonal benefits such as Christmas hampers & easter eggs
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Free Parking
• Free Potatoes

Qualifications

To be our next forklift driver you will have experience driving a forklift, a valid counterbalance license is desirable, however not essential, as we have training opportunities on site.

Responsibilities

• Loading production lines with raw material as per daily production plan.
• Moving boxes to and from storage areas.
• Undertake daily pre-start checks, reporting any defects to team leader promptly.
• Be a role model for H&S, ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with company procedures.