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Cotteswold Dairy Limited
Dairy Way
Northway Lane
Tewkesbury
Glos
GL20 8JE
Tel: 01684 298959
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Post your application to Human Resources, Cotteswold Dairy Ltd, Dairy Way, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 8JE. Alternatively, email it to hr@cotteswold-dairy.co.uk
Forklift Driver Counterbalance - JJ1037387DaiFDC
Tewkesbury, Cheltenham
Forklift Driver Counterbalance
Working at the main Tewkesbury Depot in our Chilled Warehouse, our Counterbalance Forklift Drivers operate across the site from the factory floor to the glass fridge, chilled warehouse and externally on the loading bays. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager and our Chilled Warehouse Supervisors, you will liaise with various departments across the business and our clients, to ensure distribution runs smoothly & any issues are dealt with quickly, efficiently and professionally
You will work accurately under pressure, operate your forklift safely and securely in line with our Three Moral Promises and posess a desire to learn & develop. The role is physical and hands-on
Forklift Driver Training
Our departments are supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team, who can organise practical refresher courses for Forklift Licences, PPT Training as well as support with Academic Qualifications such as NVQs and Leadership courses. We are proud to have internal trainers to support both PPT and FLT courses, allowing our team to train and refresh their qualifications on-site. We also run the Cotteswold Academy on a yearly basis which is open to all Employees, giving an overview of the entire business
Forklift Driver Key Duties
Other key duties include:
- Checking goods in and ensuring all goods are transported and/or unloaded in a safe and timely manner
- Keeping the Chilled Warehouse clean at all times providing a safe working environment *
- Flexibility to perform any other reasonable task as requested by more senior staff
* Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the factory area
Forklift Driver Working Hours & Shift Pattern †
Monday - Saturday
Early Shift 0700 - 1630; Late Shift 0900 - Finish (approx 1830)
0700 only on Saturday
† The above is an example only - a degree of flexibility is required
Candidates will posess a current valid Counterbalance Licence (renewed within the last 3 years)
Company Benefits
We also offer benefits including:
- Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business
- 22 days’ holiday plus additional Bank Holidays
- Extra day of holiday after 3 years’ service
- Refer a friend – receive up to £500 per referral
- Cycle to work scheme (via Salary Sacrifice)
- Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available (incl. 50% off CD goods)
- Group personal pension scheme via Aviva (4% employee, 4.5% employer)
- Health and wellbeing benefit with Simply Health (claimback dental, medical, prescription costs)
- Regular social calendar of events
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity as a Forklift Driver please apply now
Salary: Starting salary of £12.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours
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