Forklift Driver - Part Time

Branston Potatoes; Abernethy; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A fresh produce company in Abernethy is seeking a part-time Forklift Driver to assist in the production process. Responsibilities include loading and unloading vehicles, managing production lines, and conducting safety checks. Experience in forklift driving is essential; training is available for those without a counterbalance license. The role comes with several benefits including annual leave and employee recognition schemes.

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

Free Parking

Free Potatoes

Qualifications

• Experience driving a forklift is required.
• Valid counterbalance license is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading large goods vehicles with potato boxes.
• Loading production lines with raw material.
• Moving boxes to and from storage areas.
• Undertake daily pre-start checks.
• Be a role model for H&S.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Counterbalance license (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Forklift Driver - Part Time

Shift: Wednesday & Thursday – Shift times open to discussion. 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.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading large goods 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 the team leader promptly.
• Be a role model for H&S, ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with company procedures.

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. The role is varied and can be fast paced.

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