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Warehouse/Forklift Driver - Day Shift

Griffin & Brand (European) Ltd
Ashford Full-time
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Griffin \& Brand (European) Ltd have exciting opportunities for Warehouse Forklift Drivers

Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit two Warehouse Forklift Drivers to join our Warehouse team.

This is an important role within our operation, responsible for ensuring the safe movement, storage, loading and unloading of products throughout our warehouse, fridge areas, dry store and yard. The successful candidates will contribute to the overall success of our logistics and supply chain process. If you are motivated, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to safety we would love to hear from you!

We are ideally looking for candidates with both Reach Truck and Counterbalance experience. However, applicants with experience on one truck type are encouraged to apply as full training can be provided.

Please note this role involves regularly working in refrigerated storage areas. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in a chilled warehouse environment for extended periods.

About the Role

The position requires flexibility, a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively within a busy warehouse operation where priorities can change throughout the day.

Your Experience

We are seeking committed and positive individuals, ideally with previous experience working within a Warehouse environment. Experience within a FMCG/food manufacturing would be advantageous.

You will possess a positive ‘can\-do’ attitude, have excellent problem\-solving skills and be well organised.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate Forklifts: Safely operate forklifts to move materials around the warehouse.

  • Load and Unload: Load and unload products from trucks, pallets, and other transport vehicles.

  • Stock movement: Stack and store materials in designated areas and recording on computer system.

  • Pallet Breakdown: Break down pallets and reorganise stock as required to support efficient warehouse operations.

  • Order Preparation: Assist WH Supervisors with picking, making up orders, and preparing goods for dispatch.

  • Inspect Equipment: Perform daily safety checks on forklifts and report any defects.

  • Safety Compliance: Ensure loads are properly secured and balanced, and comply with company policies and legal guidelines.

  • Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness of the forklift and surrounding areas of the warehouse.

  • Quality Assurance: Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.

  • Assist in Warehouse Operations: Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience: Proven experience as a forklift operator.

  • Certification: Valid certification to operate forklifts.

  • Communication: Good communication skills to coordinate with other warehouse staff.
Desirable
  • Reach Truck Licence.

  • Counterbalance Licence.

  • Experience in food manufacturing, chilled warehousing or FMCG operations.

  • Experience using warehouse management or stock control systems.
Working Hours
  • Day Shift

  • 6:00am to 5:00pm

  • 4 days on, 3 days off shift pattern

  • Alternate weekends required

  • 65 minutes unpaid break per shift
Weekend availability is essential.

Pay

£14\.39 per hour

Benefits

  • Casual dress

  • Health \& Wellbeing Programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Job Type

Full\-time, Permanent

Location

Griffin \& Brand (European) Ltd
Work Location: On\-site

Join Our Team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will be part of a supportive warehouse team and have the opportunity to develop your forklift skills through training and ongoing development. If you are interested, please contact Matthew Collard by email.

Pay: £14\.39 per hour

Expected hours: 40\.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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