Forklift Driver
Due to continued growth Gilfresh Produce Ltd is seeking to recruit two Full Time Forklift Drivers to join our Packhouse teams within our fast growing FMCG family business near Loughgall, Co Armagh.
Job Title: Full Time Forklift Driver
Working Hours: Mon to Fri 7am - 4pm
Department: Packhouses
Reports To: Packhouse Manager
Responsible For: No direct reports
The Role:
Working within a chilled factory environment, the forklift driver will be required to:
- Load lorries /vehicles safely in a timely manner.
- Ensuring product is dispatched on-time and right first time efficiently.
- Completing appropriate forklift checks and paperwork.
- Identify and report faulty equipment, damage and safety concerns immediately to the transport manager or Group Lead.
- Have strong communication and close relationships with other departments.
- Ensure finished produce is appropriately stored, loaded in designated areas all the time and appropriately scanned using ERP equipment.
- Monitor production schedule, to determine necessary material requirements, movements and ensure despatch times are adhered to.
- Maintain tidiness in all areas with GMP practices as standard.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for Health and Safety and Food Safety.
- Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures relevant to each area of work.
- Be able to carry out any other duties deemed necessary, reasonable and within capability when required by management for the efficient running of the business.
The Person:
As a family run business, it is important we share the same values and that we can find a way to work together. To sustain and continuously improve daily productivity, we are looking for a Forklift Truck Driver within operations who wish to contribute to business efficiency and stability and who have the following attributes:
- Recognise the privilege of working in a FAMILY environment
- RESPECT each other and assume positive intent
- Strive for EXCELLENCE in everything we do
- Consider SUSTAINABILITY in all our activities
- Prioritise the HEALTH, safety and wellbeing of ourselves and others
Qualications /Experience:
- Forklift licence and forklift driving experience is required.
- Shunter licence and electric pallet truck experience are desirable, however full training will be provided.
Behaviours:
We are looking for someone who will:
- Own it
- Know it
- Control it
- Learn from it
- Celebrate it
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 12th June 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer
Come follow us to find out more about what we do:
@gilfreshproduce
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.27 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What is your personal email address and phone number?
- We want to ensure this interview is accessible to you. Do you need any reasonable adjustments?
- How do you plan on travelling to/from work?
1) Drive own Vehicle
2) Rely on lift/transport from Friend/Relative
3) Public Transport
4) Bike/Walk - Please provide an estimated time to travel
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
