Warehouse Forklift Operative

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operative at our Sidcup site to safely move materials, support Goods In, Process and Manufacturing, and help keep production flowing.

This hands-on role requires a valid RTITB Forklift Truck licence, prior experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments, and strong teamwork, communication, and the flexibility to rotate between day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• A valid RTITB Forklift Truck licence.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong organisation and team working skills.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, load and unload materials and finished goods using site equipment.
• Ensure materials are stored, issued and returned correctly.
• Operate equipment safely across goods in, process and manufacturing.
• Support production operations and keep materials available as needed.
• Follow health and safety procedures and contribute to daily targets.

Skills

RTITB Forklift licence

Manufacturing experience

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Job description

n We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy, team-focused environment and takes pride in working safely and efficiently.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• A valid RTITB Forklift Truck licence.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong organisation and team working skills
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Flexibility to work the rotating day and night shift pattern.

Job DescriptionMake an impact in ways that matter.

Join a business built on trusted brands, great people and teamwork, where care and fresh ideas help keep things moving.

Here, your contribution helps serve our customers, support our operations and enable our teams to do their best work.

You’ll be encouraged to bring your strengths, supported to grow, and welcomed into a team where we make a meaningful difference together.

Warehouse Forklift Operative

Sidcup - Site Based - Alternating shift pattern (42hrs/per week). Shift patterns will include Days, Night and Alternate weekends.

Contract - Permanent

Closing Date 17th November 2026

Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you!

Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect?

Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win?

About the Role

As a Warehouse Forklift Operative, you’ll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing operation running smoothly at our Sidcup site. Working across Goods In, Process and Manufacturing, you’ll safely move materials and finished products, support production operations and ensure materials are available where and when they’re needed.

This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the site to maintain high standards of safety, quality and efficiency while helping to keep production moving.

Shift Pattern: This role operates on a rotating 42‑hour days and nights shift pattern, including alternate weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely move, load and unload materials and finished goods using site equipment.
• Ensure materials are stored, issued and returned correctly.
• Operate equipment safely, supporting start‑up, changeover and shutdown activities.
• Monitor production lines and report any issues or faults promptly.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance activities.
• Complete quality and safety checks in line with site standards.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve daily operational targets.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, efficiency and ways of working.

nOur Sidcup site is one of the largest and most established within CCEP, offering excellent opportunities to learn, develop and progress your career. Many of our colleagues have built long‑term careers with us, moving into different roles across manufacturing, logistics and operations.

If you’re looking for a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), with 39,000 people serving 4 million customers across 31 markets. We combine the scale of a large multinational business with expert local knowledge of the customers and communities we serve, investing, employing, manufacturing and distributing locally.

At CCEP, we welcome people from all backgrounds and value the experiences and perspectives they bring. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves, feel respected and thrive.

This commitment is reflected in our recognition as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute and as a Disability Confident Leader. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply so we can support you to perform at your best.

We recognise that some people may prefer not to participate in alcohol‑related sales, interactions or promotions. If this applies to you, please speak with your Talent Acquisition contact, who can advise whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.

To find out more about life at CCEP and our culture, visit Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and our careers website at