Forklift driver

Pilgrims Europe; Vernhams Dean; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company located in Vernhams Dean is seeking a motivated Forklift Driver to join their dynamic team. This opportunity involves operating counterbalance forklifts, maintaining safety and cleanliness in the yard, and assisting with logistics as needed. Candidates should possess requisite licenses for vehicle movement on site. The company offers competitive salary, pension scheme, and various employee discounts, all while fostering a culture centered around quality and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

On-site butcher shop with 20% staff discount

Subsidised canteen

Refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive Employee discount to hundreds of High Shops

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

People matter

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift to move items including crates and pallets.
• Clean trailers for next collection of raw product.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks following procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment with yard duties.
• Ensure compliant movement of vehicles around the yard and report safety issues.
• Assist in unloading vehicles when needed.
• Meet the business standards in each area.
• Ensure food safety is not compromised.

Skills

Multi-skilled individual with experience in a similar environment

Effective communication skills

Self motivated with a proactive approach

Ability to carry out a physically demanding role

Education

Qualification consummate to the safe movement of articulated vehicles on site with the company tug

Current counterbalance license

Current reach truck license

Job description

My job

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in a leading food manufacturing company? Pilgrim's Europe is looking for motivated

Fork lift Driver

to join our team in

Andover

and contribute to our success. If you have a keen eye for detail and a can‑do attitude, this opportunity is for you!

Shift pattern :

Monday to Friday, 07 : 00am - 16 : 00pm

Key responsibilities :

• Operate counterbalance forklift in accordance with trained safe system of work to move items including crates, pallets, storage bins
• Cleaning of trailers to ensure in good order for next collection of raw product.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks following procedure laid down
• Yard duties as required to help maintain a clean tidy safe work environment including management of cardboard store
• To ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles / trailers around the Company Yard and report if any internal or external personnel are not complying with site safety rules.
• Assist with the unloading of vehicles when required
• Understand, and strive to meet, the standards expected in each area of the business
• To ensure that food safety is not compromised at any stage of their works

Skills and knowledge :

• Multi‑skilled individual with experience in a similar environment
• Effective communication skills
• Self motivated with a proactive approach
• Ability to carry out a physically demanding role

Please note this position is based outdoors year round so you must be used to getting the job done come rain or shine

Qualifications :

• Qualification consummate to the safe movement of articulated vehicles on site with the company tug is essential (i.e Class 1 license)
• Current counterbalance license (desired)
• Current reach truck license (desirable)

What we offer :

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• On‑site butcher shop with 20% staff discount
• Subsidised canteen
• Refer a friend scheme
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive Employee discount to hundreds of High Shops, Cinema tickets and etc.
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Policies
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• People matter

If you would like further details on this vacancy please call the recruitment team on :

07483189696

The company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best‑known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own‑label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.