Forklift Driver Cold Stores

AC Goatham & Son; Faversham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in British apples and pears is seeking a Forklift Driver to join their team in Faversham. You will be responsible for the safe movement of products within the yard and production areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. Ideal candidates should hold relevant driving licenses and have warehouse experience, reflecting a commitment to teamwork and safety.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Fortnightly pay

Learning and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Company accommodation if required

Access to free Wi-Fi

Qualifications

• Current forklift driving licenses/certificates are desirable.
• Driving licence and own transport are essential.
• Previous experience in a warehouse is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lorries and tractors/trailers.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in work areas.
• Report any damaged or missing goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

Forklift driving licenses/certificates

Driving licence and own transport

Job description

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Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.

From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change, but our values always stay the same. Were a team who pride ourselves on the Goathams way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears.

An opportunity has arisen for capable individuals with an eye for detail to join our team in the role of Forklift Driver in Faversham.

The purpose of this role is to support the safe movement of our products within our yard and production areas. The post holder will be responsible for operating Forklift trucks and will be committed to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Responsibilities Include

Load and unloading lorries and tractors/trailers

Load and unloading of stores

Help with maintenance and repairs

Help with pressure testing

To keep the sites in a clean and tidy environment

Ensuring products are stored in the correct place/cold store

Working in a cold store environment (with temperatures ranging from 05C)

Loading/unloading deliveries of products

Loading tipper trucks

Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions

Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages

Repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg)

Operating a clean-as-you-go procedure to keep the production and yard areas clean and tidy

Maintaining excellent levels of hygiene and health and safety standards

Reporting any damaged or missing goods, non-conformances, or accidents to relevant managers to ensure appropriate action is taken

If necessary, you will be required to re-locate between our sites .

Our Perfect Forklift Driver Would Have/be

Current and in-date Forklift driving licenses/certificates (desirable)

Driving licence and own transport ( essential)

Takes responsibility for own actions

Previous experience of working in a warehouse or stores-based environment would be an advantage

Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards

The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions

Comfortable with a physical role where manual handling is a frequent requirement

Respect for others and values diversity; happy to listen and work as part of a team

Actively listens and contributes towards the team effort; collaborates and shares expertise with others

Approaches challenges with a positive mindset

A can-do attitude with a flexible and dynamic approach

The ability to use own initiative; takes pride in delivering against tight deadlines despite working under pressure

The ability to learn how to operate our handheld scanners

Displays pride in A. C. Goatham, our products, and processes

Customer focussed; able to provide a pragmatic and responsive service, and builds strong relationships throughout the organisation

The Hours You Would Work

Flexibility is required, working 5 days per week (including weekends-during harvest) according to the shift pattern, 07:30 to 16:30 , including breaks.

Rate Of Pay

£14.15/h basic and £17.69/h overtime

What Else We Can Offer You

28 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service)

Pension scheme

Fortnightly pay

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

An Opportunity To Occupy Our Company Accommodation If Required

Access to free Wi-Fi

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Warehousing and Storage

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