Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver

Moulton Bulb Company; Low Fulney Estate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site staff canteen

On-site parking

Bereavement leave

Company pension

Overtime pay at 1.33x

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing hub

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Moulton Bulb Company is seeking a Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver to train and guide staff in daily yard activities, moving produce and materials safely and efficiently. You will supervise shifts, monitor safety, and maintain site presentation across a busy outdoor yard.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and related equipment, ensuring loads are secure, and leading by example while supporting junior staff. A proactive, safety‑minded approach is essential in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance (B1) forklift licence.
• 7-tonne (B2) forklift licence.
• Ramp, scissor lift and shunter trained ideally.
• Teleporter licence.
• Good level of physical dexterity and mobility.
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
• Experience operating forklifts in a fast-paced yard or warehouse.
• Lead by example and support junior staff.
• Strong understanding of workplace health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for forklift drivers during shifts, training and guiding staff.
• Monitor yard activities to ensure health and safety compliance; report unsafe behaviour or near-miss incidents.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to load, unload and transport produce and materials.
• Ensure loads are secure and move bins, pallets and trays to correct locations.
• Carry out weekly greasing, refuelling and AdBlue top-up for shunter and teleporter.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard and stock of pallets.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Health & safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

Counterbalance (B1) forklift licence

7-tonne licence (B2)

Ramp/teleporter training

Tools

Shunter

Teleporter

Swiftlifts

Job description

What We Are Looking For: A Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver to provide on-the-job training and guidance to staff carrying out daily yard activities, including the movement and handling of produce and materials, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and site presentation. Working hours 06:30am - 7:00pm on a panama shift pattern The Position:

• Serve as the first point of contact for forklift drivers during shifts, training, mentoring and offering guidance and support. Monitor yard activities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards; report unsafe behaviour or near‑miss incidents. Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment to load, unload and transport produce and materials safely. Ensure loads are secure and protect people, buildings, and machinery and move bins, pallets, trays and materials across site and place them neatly in the correct location. Stack bins, pallets and trays safely and to the correct height as instructed. Use ramps safely for loading and unloading trays, big bags, and garlic.
• Perform routine checks including cleaning, water, oil, diesel and tyre pressure for forklifts Ensure all defects with machinery and equipment are reported immediately. Use relevant machinery to handle bins, pallets, big bags, and bulk materials - shunter, scissor lift and compactor Keep all waste areas organised and controlled. During cold snaps, salt walkways and outdoor forklift areas to ensure safe movement. Maintain stock of trays, pallets and packaging for factory use. Operate the 3t box tipper for 3-tonne bins and for decanting big bags. Use a scanner to maintain full traceability of all product being moved, stored, or transported on and off site. Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard. Prepare product for outloading (boxes, bags, bulkers). Manage pallet intake/outload (White, Brown, Blue, Red). Carry out floor repairs and general site and yard maintenance. Carry out weekly
  greasing, refuelling and AdBlue top‑up for the shunter and teleporter The Perfect Candidate Should Have: Valid Counterbalance (B1) and 7‑tonne (B2) forklift licences Ramp, scissor lift and shunter trained ideally Teleporter licence Swiftlifts Good level of physical dexterity and mobility Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season. Proven experience operating forklifts in a fast‑paced yard or warehouse environment Ability to lead by example and provide support to junior staff Sound understanding of workplace health & safety practices, particularly in a yard setting A proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Why Join Moulton Bulb Company? In addition to a competitive salary we offer Competitive company pension scheme On‑site staff canteen Free, convenient on‑site parking Compassionate paid bereavement leave Company sick pay Premium overtime pay at 1.33 x your hourly rate 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & DoctorLine access Long service rewards and recognition Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us Supportive family‑run business that values its people Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform "Shallot More" Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub Committed to providing training and development opportunities Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities If you are looking to make your mark and grow within a company that values it's employees, we'd love to hear from you