Forklift Driver - Warehouse Operative

Barfoots of Botley Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Fresh Produce sector invites applications for warehouse operators and forklift drivers. The role involves ensuring the safe transfer of goods, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced warehousing and obtaining forklift training, with numerous opportunities for development and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills in basic verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Safe transfer of products and raw materials.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Confident and Proactive

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Forklift / Counter Balance Licence

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
  
  
  

Benefits


Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability