We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver to support year-round operations and peak harvest activity. You will operate forklifts and a range of site machinery to ensure safe, efficient movement of product and materials while maintaining full traceability, high safety standards, and excellent site presentation.
This is a hands-on, varied role for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors and indoors, and thrives in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and stack produce and materials safely
- Secure loads to protect people, buildings, machinery, and product
- Move and stack bins, pallets, trays, big bags, and bulk materials to designated locations
- Use ramps safely for loading and unloading trays, big bags, and produce
- Operate telehandlers, shunters, box tippers, scissor lifts, compactors, Swift Lifts, hoppers, conveyors, and harvest machinery as required
- Manage crop intake, product flow, loading, unloading, and waste rotation
- Complete all required paperwork and records, including forklift checks, loading plans, intake logs, and traceability scans
- Carry out daily and weekly equipment checks, cleaning, refuelling, greasing, and fluid top-ups
- Report defects immediately and maintain tools and equipment in safe working order
- Maintain tidy, organised yard and waste areas, stacking bins safely at all times
- Prepare product for outloading (boxes, bags, bulkers) and manage pallet movements
- Support site maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, yard upkeep, and offsite assistance when required
- Assist other departments across site (e.g. packhouse, grader) as needed
- Ensure safe working conditions, including salting walkways during cold weather
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Counterbalance (B1) 3.5t Forklift Licence
- Telehandler Licence desirable
- Comfortable working with ramps, scissor lifts, shunters and Swift Lifts
- Ability to judge weights, dances and stacking heights accurately
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- Experience in agricultural food production or yard based environments
Why Join Us
We are dedicated to investing in our people by providing ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our commitment is to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and valued.
In addition to a competitive salary and pension, we offer
- Bereavement leave
- Sick pay
- Canteen
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values it's employees, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now to join our team!
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