Forklift Driver - Part Time

Christianaid; Abernethy; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Abernethy is seeking forklift drivers to join their fresh potato factory team. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in the production process to ensure timely delivery of goods. Experience driving a forklift is advantageous, but training is available for those without a license. Competitive benefits include a £50 shift bonus and various employee perks.

Benefits

£50 additional shift bonus

2 weeks company sick pay

Life assurance policy

Critical illness cover

6 weeks annual leave

Employee assistance platform

Employer pension contributions

Discounts to popular retailers

Seasonal benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Free potatoes

Qualifications

• Experience driving a forklift is required.
• A valid counterbalance license is desirable but not essential.
• Training opportunities available on site.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload large goods vehicles with potato boxes.
• Load production lines with raw materials as per daily production plan.
• Move boxes to and from storage areas.
• Undertake daily pre-start checks and report defects to team leader.
• Be a role model for Health and Safety.

Skills

Driving a forklift

Health and Safety compliance

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

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Shift Details

Shift: Wednesday & Thursday – shift times open to discussion.

We are looking for forklift drivers to join the team at our Fresh potato factory in Abernethy. You will play a key role in our production process ensuring tatties make it to supermarket shelves.

At Branston we recognise that people are what make our operations possible, and regularly review our benefits package.

Benefits

• £50 additional shift bonus
• 2 weeks company sick pay
• Life assurance policy
• Critical illness cover
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Employee assistance platform, giving you & your family free access to private health professionals.
• Employer pension contributions
• Discounts to a range of popular retailers
• Work anniversaries and employee recognition schemes
• Seasonal benefits such as Christmas hampers & Easter eggs
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Free potatoes

Requirements

To be our next forklift driver you will have experience driving a forklift; a valid counterbalance license is desirable, however not essential as we have training opportunities on site.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading large goods vehicles with potato boxes.
• Loading production lines with raw material as per daily production plan.
• Moving boxes to and from storage areas.
• Undertake daily pre-start checks, reporting any defects to team leader promptly.
• Be a role model for H&S, ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with company procedures.