Forklift Driver - Warehouse Operative

Barfoots; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fresh produce sector is seeking a Forklift Driver - Warehouse Operative in Chichester. The role involves safe loading/unloading of goods, efficient product transfer, and maintaining service standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates are expected to have basic communication skills and be team-oriented, with opportunities for training provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG warehousing environment preferred.
• Basic verbal English communication skills required.
• Experience working to deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to dispatch from production.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Confidence

Proactivity

Education

Forklift / Counter Balance Licence

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

Invitations are invited from enthusiastic and experienced individuals who can demonstrate a positive attitude working within a fast paced, warehousing environment.

With various opportunities across our sites, duties and responsibilities will be centred around our busy Logistics departments. Working as part of a team, our warehouse operators and forklift drivers assist with the safe transfer of produce to and from production and storage areas, as well as picking & packing orders and loading unloading delivery vehicles utilising PPE and Forklift trucks where necessary. You will be confident working in a busy, temperature controlled, warehouse environment and manoeuvring goods around safely both inside and out. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all operational warehousing tasks are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch from production
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials
• To be trained for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites
• Adherence to all trained SOPs
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
• To operate clean as you go principles whilst carrying out duties
• To maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas
• Hazards and accidents reported to the manager in a timely manner
• Focus on continuous improvements

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE (An advantage but all training provided)
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Be an effective Team Player

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications