Warehouse Lead Operator: Forklift & Team Leadership

The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd; East Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MediCash Plan - Level 1

Cycle to Work Scheme

Imagination Library

Complimentary Eye Tests / Glasses

Season Ticket Loans

Enhanced Occupational Parental Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Assurance (Salary multiple x1)

6.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Lead Operative to manage a designated area, coordinate loading/unloading, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will train and coach team members, uphold health and safety standards, and ensure efficient usage of labour and resources. Strong forklift skills and leadership are essential, with good communication and organizational abilities valued.

Qualifications

• Experience operating reach and counterbalance forklift trucks.
• Experience leading a warehouse team or supervising staff.
• Strong communication and English literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a designated area in the warehouse.
• Manage movement of product and packaging, including unloading and pallet consolidation.
• Train and coach team members to improve capability and performance.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene policies are followed and communicated.

Skills

Forklift operation

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

English literacy

Team coaching

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Lead Operative to manage a designated area, coordinate loading/unloading, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will train and coach team members, uphold health and safety standards, and ensure efficient usage of labour and resources. Strong forklift skills and leadership are essential, with good communication and organizational abilities valued.