Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver

Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd; Moulton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

On-site canteen

Free on-site parking

Bereavement leave

Company sick pay

Overtime pay 1.33x

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing hub access

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd is seeking a Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver to mentor staff, oversee daily yard activities and ensure safe handling of produce and materials.

You will train drivers, monitor health and safety, operate forklifts and related equipment, and keep loads secure while moving pallets and trays around the site. This role requires licences (B1/B2, teleporter), strong physical fitness, and a proactive approach to maintenance and site presentation.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance (B1) and 7-tonne (B2) forklift licences.
• Ramp, scissor lift and shunter trained ideally.
• Teleporter licence.
• Swiftlifts familiarity.
• 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.
• Proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for forklift drivers during shifts, providing training and guidance.
• Monitor yard activities for health and safety compliance and report unsafe behaviour.
• Operate forklifts and handling equipment to move produce and materials safely.
• Ensure loads are secure and move bins, pallets and trays to correct locations.
• Stack items safely and manage ramps for loading/unloading.
• Carry out routine forklift checks and report defects.
• Maintain a clean, organised yard and stock levels for packaging needs.
• Carry out weekly greasing, refuelling and AdBlue top-ups on fleet.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Health & safety awareness

Physical dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Forklift licences (B1/B2)

Tools

Counterbalance B1

7-tonne B2

Teleporter licence

Ramp training

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