Forklift Driver – Counterbalance
FORK LIFT TRUCK AND VALID CAR LICENCE ESSENTIAL
Hooton Street, Carlton, Nottingham, NG3 2NJ
GREAT PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINKS
Pay Rate : £ 13.49 per hour
Hours of Work: Start Time of 7.00 am with variable finish times.
Subject to shift end times which are variable, you will be provided 2 x 30 minutes unpaid breaks
Working Pattern: Friday to Tuesday
About Barrowcliffe's
Barrowcliffe’s specialise in the preparation and distribution of fresh and/or cooked produce nationwide.
Owned by Kettle Produce Ltd, Barrowcliffe's is one of the UK’s longest running food processing companies and have successfully supplied the UK food sector with quality produce, consistent value and a commitment to service.
Barrowcliffes have two main sites, Hooton Street, Nottingham, and Bellwin Drive, Scunthorpe.
We pride ourselves on the ability to deliver freshly prepared and wholesale produce to the required specification to meet our customer’s needs nationwide.
About the Role
- Operating a gas counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently across the site.
- Ensuring stock is decanted, rotated and stored in the correct areas.
- Delivering stock to production areas in a timely manner.
- General housekeeping duties.
- Carrying out daily equipment checks and reporting any issues.
- Supporting production tasks when required including machine loading and occasional line work.
Your Experience
We are seeking a motivated and dependable individual who can demonstrate:
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential).
- A Valid Driving Licence (essential to drive on road)
- A minimum of 6 months experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or production environment.
- You must be a confident driver with the ability to manoeuvring in challenging areas both inside , outside and on the roads outside of the factories.
- Good physical fitness – semi-physical role which involves manual handling and use of pallet or fork lift truck.
About You
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first approach.
- Basic English and good numeracy skills essential.
- Reliable and hardworking attitude.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliability and a proactive worth ethic.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
Benefits
Statutory Benefits,28 Days holiday (Pro-rata), Pension Scheme
Long Service Award Scheme (including additional holiday entitlements)
Comfortable Break Areas, with self service facilities (microwave, hot water and a fridge)
Complementary Tea and Coffee Facilities
Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme
Staff Canteen
All PPE Equipment is provided
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Transport links
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
