Counterbalance Forklift Driver

A leading food manufacturer is seeking skilled and reliable Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join Chilled Warehouse Team at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Tewkesbury Depot. This is a key role ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods within our new chilled warehouse, glass fridge, and loading bay operations.


Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Minimum 37.5 hrs/week, 5 days over 7 on a shift rota (Mon-Sat working patterns may apply)
Pay: 13.17 starting, increasing with training. Overtime pay after 40hours at 1.25x standard rate
Duration: Permanent position offered after 12 weeks in the role for the right candidates
Working Pattern:
Weekdays: Starting times from 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800, 0900
Saturday: Starting times from 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700
Additional Information: Operatives need to be able to commit to all shifts.
Shifts do not follow regular pattern: will not be one week of earlies, one week of lates, but subject to production needs

About the Role
You'll operate our modern electric forklift trucks with pre-use check systems, card-based operator access, heated cabs, 360-degree visibility, and advanced safety features. Working alongside Warehouse Team Leaders, Production and Distribution teams, you'll help ensure that products are loaded, unloaded, and distributed safely and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate forklifts to safely check, transport, load and unload goods in the chilled warehouse.
• Assist warehouse operatives with order picking, stock rotation and replenishment.
• Always maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support smooth warehouse and production operations.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by supervisors or team leaders.
  

What You'll Bring:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (renewed within the last 3 years). We will ask you to upload your Forklift licence as part of the application process.
• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, distribution, or food production environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Positive, reliable, and flexible approach with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Good numeracy skills and understanding of health & safety best practice.
• (Desirable) Experience in the dairy, FMCG, or chilled food sector.
  

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary with overtime enhancements above 40 hours
• Comprehensive training and development - build your leadership career
• Pension, holiday entitlement and staff-discounted dairy products
• Be part of a supportive, community-focused team at the heart of sustainable dairy
• Shopping Discounts
• Additional benefits after 12 weeks in the role