Warehouse Operator - Forklift Driver

TN United Kingdom; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Warehouse Operators and Forklift Drivers to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the safe transfer of produce in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment. You will be responsible for loading and unloading delivery vehicles, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a rewarding logistics environment. Join a company that values teamwork and customer satisfaction!

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment preferred.
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading delivery vehicles and ensuring safe transfer of products.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety in all operating areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Time management

Basic English communication

Tools

Forklift

MHE (Material Handling Equipment)

Job description

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Barfoots of Botley

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

Invitations are invited from enthusiastic and experienced individuals who can demonstrate a positive attitude working within a fast paced, warehousing environment.

With various opportunities across our sites, duties and responsibilities will be centred around our busy Logistics departments. Working as part of a team, our warehouse operators and forklift drivers assist with the safe transfer of produce to and from production and storage areas, as well as picking & packing orders and loading unloading delivery vehicles utilising PPE and Forklift trucks where necessary. You will be confident working in a busy, temperature controlled, warehouse environment and manoeuvring goods around safely both inside and out. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all operational warehousing tasks are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch from production
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials
• To be trained for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites
• Adherence to all trained SOPs
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
• To operate clean as you go principles whilst carrying out duties
• To maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas
• Hazards and accidents reported to the manager in a timely manner
• Focus on continuous improvements

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence and experience utilising MHE (An advantage but all training provided)
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Be an effective Team Player

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications