Forklift/Logistics Operative

Barfoots of Botley; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Chichester is seeking Warehouse Operatives for full-time positions. Responsibilities include loading and unloading delivery vehicles, ensuring safe transfers of products, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a warehousing environment and hold a Forklift licence. The company offers comprehensive training and numerous employee benefits, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and staff development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

24/7 Online GP access

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment preferred.
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilizing MHE preferable.
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English.
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines.
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to dispatch.
• Train for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites.
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas.

Skills

Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment

Forklift / Counter Balance Licence

Basic verbal English

Confident and proactive

Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Effective Team Player

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

Warehouse Operatives

Full time DAY SHIFT positions, 4 days on, 4 days off

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.

Opportunities could be either Sefter Farm or Leythorne site based.

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

Full training provided as applicable to role

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE preferable
• 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
  • 24/7 On line GP access
  • 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