Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver

What We Are Looking For:

A Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver to provide on-the-job training and guidance to staff carrying out daily yard activities, including the movement and handling of produce and materials, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and site presentation.

The Position:

• Support the Shift Supervisor in coordinating daily yard operations and resolving logistical issues.
• Serve as the first point of contact for forklift drivers during shifts, offering guidance and support.
• Train and mentor new forklift drivers, promoting best practices for safety and efficiency. Monitor yard activities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards; report unsafe behaviour or near-miss incidents.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload and transport produce and materials safely.
• Ensure loads are secure and protect people, buildings, and machinery.
• Move bins, pallets, trays and materials across site and place them neatly in the correct location.
• Stack bins, pallets and trays safely and to the correct height as instructed.
• Use ramps safely for loading and unloading trays, big bags, and garlic.
• Perform routine checks including cleaning, water, oil, diesel and tyre pressure for forklifts Complete all forklift paperwork (check sheets, loading plans, hopper sheets, Packaging Passport).
• Ensure all defects with machinery and equipment are reported immediately.
• Use relevant machinery to handle bins, pallets, big bags, and bulk materials.
• Operate shunter for general site needs.
• Operate a scissor lift safely for foaming and unfoaming bins following height safety procedures
• Place foams into bins to allow drying and acclimatisation of product.
• Operate the compactor to compact general waste.
• Keep all waste areas organised and controlled.
• During cold snaps, salt walkways and outdoor forklift areas to ensure safe movement. Unload and store tray and cardboard deliveries.
• Maintain stock of trays, pallets and packaging for factory use.
• Operate the 3t box tipper for 3-tonne bins and for decanting big bags.
• Use a scanner to maintain full traceability of all product being moved, stored, or transported on and off site.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard.
• Prepare product for outloading (boxes, bags, bulkers).
• Manage pallet intake/outload (White, Brown, Blue, Red).
• Carry out floor repairs and general site and yard maintenance.
• Carry out weekly greasing, refuelling and AdBlue top-up for the shunter and teleporter Clean, paint, and maintain forklifts to reflect the company’s professional standards.
• Perform weekly washing, refuelling, fluid top-ups and hoovering of company vehicles Manage crop intake, product flow, loading, and unloading using Swift Lifts, hoppers, conveyors, and harvest machinery.
• Complete harvest paperwork, including loading-in sheets and intake logs.

The Perfect Candidate Should Have:

• Valid Counterbalance (B1) and 7-tonne (B2) forklift licences
• Ramp trained
• Teleporter licence
• Shunter trained
• Scissor lift
• Swiftlifts
• Good level of physical dexterity and mobility
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a fast-paced yard or warehouse environment
• Ability to lead by example and provide support to junior staff
• Sound understanding of workplace health & safety practices, particularly in a yard setting
• A proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

In addition to a competitive salary we offer

• Competitive company pension scheme
• On-site staff canteen
• Free, convenient on-site parking
• Compassionate paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay
• Premium overtime pay at 1.33 x your hourly rate
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & DoctorLine access
• Long service rewards and recognition
• Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us
• Supportive family-run business that values its people
• Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform "Shallot More"
• Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub
• Committed to providing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities

If you are looking to make your mark and grow within a company that values it’s employees, we’d love to hear from you!