Forklift Driver

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

Job summary

A leading potato supplier in the UK is seeking a Forklift Driver for their Fresh potato factory in Abernethy. The role involves loading and unloading vehicles, managing production lines, and strict adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates should have forklift driving experience, and training opportunities are provided. A competitive benefits package, including a 50 additional shift bonus and various employee wellbeing initiatives, is offered.

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 to popular retailers

Seasonal benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Free Parking

Free Potatoes

Qualifications

• Experience driving a forklift is required; a valid counterbalance license is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varied duties.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles with potato boxes.
• Load production lines with raw material as per plan.
• Move boxes to and from storage areas.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and report defects.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Valid counterbalance license

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Forklift Driver

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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 regularly review our benefits package. At present we offer;

• 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

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. The role is varied and can be fast paced, examples of the duties will include;

• Loading & unloading large, good vehicles with potato boxes.
• 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.