Forklift Driver - Day Shift

Branston Potatoes • Permanent • Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom • £14.11 / hour • 1d ago

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About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver to join our day shift team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the efficient movement, grading, storage, and dispatch of stock within a fast-paced operational environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining stock flow, supporting production activities, and ensuring high standards of health, safety, and hygiene are upheld at all times.

A valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence is essential for this position. Applications without a current FLT licence will not be considered.

Shift Pattern

6.30am to finish - Week1: Thursday to Saturday & Week 2: Wednesday to Saturday

Key Responsibilities

Operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
Feeding and tipping the grading line, ensuring a smooth flow of stock and selecting products as required.
Removing empty containers and transporting them to designated box yard locations.
Boxing down graded stock, ensuring accurate weighing and labelling using company systems.
Stacking and storing products within the FIFO (First In, First Out) storage area in the required format to support accurate stock control.
Supporting other departments as required through the provision of FLT cover and operational assistance.
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and hygiene, following a "clean as you go" approach.
Completing hygiene schedules and contributing to a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
Following all Health & Safety procedures and reporting any hazards, incidents, or near misses promptly.
Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Valid and current Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
Previous experience operating forklift trucks in a warehouse, production, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible approach and willingness to support different operational activities.
Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable:

Experience working within food production, warehousing, or distribution environments.
Knowledge of stock control and FIFO procedures.

You will receive:

Company sick pay
Transport available from the city centre
Opportunity for overtime and overtime bonuses
Life assurance cover
Critical illness cover
Health and well-being initiatives
Free potatoes
Continuous training
Free onsite parking
Career development opportunities

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