Forklift Driver

HelloFresh; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A food delivery service in Warrington is seeking a skilled Forklift Driver to join their team. The role involves handling logistics, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have Fork Lift Truck training and logistics experience. Benefits include substantial discounts, medical insurance, and workplace support initiatives.

Benefits

70% off food boxes

Free onsite parking

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Referral program bonuses

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fork Lift Truck trained with counterbalance experience.
• Experience in logistics, transport, or home delivery operations.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trailers and sequence boxes for delivery.
• Identify and escalate critical issues.
• Keep cost and service top of mind in operational decisions.

Skills

Fork Lift Truck trained

Extensive experience in logistics

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Location: 620 Warrington Rd, Risley, Croft, Warrington WA3 6BE

Shifts: 40 hour working week with a fixed shift pattern of Saturday 2am-9am, Sunday 12am-10am, Monday 12am-10am, Tuesday 2am-9am, Wednesday 2am-9am

Benefits

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Free onsite parking (including 90 EV spaces)
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Nursery support scheme (save up to 40% on your nursery fees)
• Earn up to £500 with our Referral Program
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Play a key part in supporting our Employee Resource Groups: FreshVets, Black Heritage Network, NEU Network (Neurodiversity), GET (Gender Equality Team) and FreshPride

About The Team

This team is the engine room of our Hello Fresh Delivery Network (HFDN) focused on making sure every customer box gets where it needs to be, on time and in full for our customers in the North West. They are the intermediary between drivers and customers taking on sole responsibly for the final mile/home delivery. The Forklift Driver will be site-based and hands-on, these roles are responsible for the day-to-day delivery execution, live vehicle management, route readiness, real-time issue handling, and first-line driver engagement. They keep the wheels turning.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and escalate critical issues, while driving long-term improvements by prioritising sustainable, practical solutions
• Keep cost and service top of mind in every operational decision
• Unload inbound trailers as they arrive, ensuring boxes are correctly placed and sequenced for delivery
• Stay focused on the end goal ensuring a happy customer
• Be ready to jump in when needed; this is a role for someone who leads from the floor, not the sidelines

Qualifications

• It is essential you are Fork Lift Truck trained with counterbalance experience
• Extensive experience in logistics, transport, or home delivery operations
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to stay calm in a fast paced environment
• A clear communicator who builds good relationships and follows up on actions
• A positive, solutions-first attitude with a hands-on approach

Next steps

Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.