Warehouse Lead Operator | Forklift & Team Coaching

The Fresh Produce Centre, Ltd.; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MediCash Plan - Level 1

Cycle to Work Scheme

Imagination Library

Eye Tests / Glasses

Season Ticket Loans

Enhanced Parental Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Assurance (Salary multiple x1)

6.6 weeks holiday

Company Pension

Job summary

The Fresh Produce Centre, Ltd. is seeking a Warehouse Lead Operative to run a designated area, overseeing forklift movements, pallet consolidation and loading/unloading.

You will coach a team, ensure health and safety policies are followed, and look for cost-saving improvements. Experience with reach and counterbalance forklifts and a pick-to-order, high-volume environment is essential; SAP experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experienced reach and counterbalance forklift truck operator.
• Experience working in a 'pick to order' high volume environment.
• Good communications skills with solid English literacy and numeracy.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Supervisory/leadership experience in a similar setting with the ability to guide and coach a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of a designated warehouse area, including movement of product and packaging and vehicle unloading.
• Coordinate pallet consolidation to maximise loads and efficient space utilisation.
• Train and coach team members to enhance capabilities and tool readiness.
• Ensure effective implementation of Health, Safety and Hygiene policies through clear communication and practice.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and better ways of working.

Skills

Forklift operation

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

English literacy

Self-motivation

Team coaching

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Fresh Produce Centre, Ltd. is seeking a Warehouse Lead Operative to run a designated area, overseeing forklift movements, pallet consolidation and loading/unloading.

You will coach a team, ensure health and safety policies are followed, and look for cost-saving improvements. Experience with reach and counterbalance forklifts and a pick-to-order, high-volume environment is essential; SAP experience is desirable.