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We are looking for a capable, reliable, and safety-conscious Shunter Driver to join our Yard team. This is a vital role that helps keep our transport and warehouse operations running efficiently by ensuring trailers and vehicles are moved safely and positioned correctly to meet operational demands.

As a Shunter Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, trailers, and equipment across our yard and warehouse areas. You'll work closely with our Yard, Transport, Dispatch, and Production teams to ensure trailers are available where and when they're needed, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre and park vehicles and trailers within the yard.
• Position trailers at loading bays to support inbound and outbound operations.
• Carry out daily vehicle and trailer safety checks, reporting defects in line with Vehicle Off Road (VOR) procedures.
• Complete trailer movements safely and efficiently according to the daily operational plan.
• Couple and uncouple trailers safely when required.
• Maintain accurate records of trailer and vehicle movements.
• Communicate effectively with the Yard Team, Packhouse Transport Desk, and Dispatch colleagues.
• Support other yard activities when required, including Gatehouse, Banksman, or Forklift duties (where trained).
• Keep the yard clean, organised, and safe.
• Follow all company Health & Safety, Food Safety, Hygiene, and site procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a busy team.

You'll ideally have:

• A valid Shunter Licence with relevant experience.
• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, transport, or logistics environment.
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Confidence working in a physically active role involving manual handling.
• A flexible approach and the ability to work under pressure during busy periods.
• The ability to use handheld scanning equipment or a willingness to learn.
• Pride in your work, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high standards.
• A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and respect for colleagues.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Previous experience in a packhouse, warehouse, manufacturing, or food production environment is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Working Hours

• 45 hours per week across 5 days
• Shift pattern scheduled between 07:00 and midnight.
• Flexibility is essential to meet business needs.

What We Offer

• Up to £16.12 per hour.  Overtime at time and a quarter after 45 hours.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities for overtime during peak periods.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.

We are looking for a reliable and organised Dispatch Operative to join our team and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are accurately prepared and dispatched on time.

Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for preparing shipments, moving stock using pallet trucks, and supporting the efficient operation of our dispatch department.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading products safely and efficiently.
• Operating manual and/or electric pallet trucks to move stock throughout the warehouse and dispatch areas.
• Ensuring orders are accurately checked against dispatch documentation.
• Wrapping, labelling, and securing pallets ready for transport.
• Assisting with stock movements and storage.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Following all health and safety, food safety, and company procedures.
• Supporting other warehouse and operational activities as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a warehouse, dispatch, logistics, or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience using pallet trucks is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours when required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• 45 hours per week across 5 days
• Core working hours of 14.00-24.00 with flexibility required
• Up to £14.07 per hour dependant on experience.  Overtime at time and a quarter after 45 hours.
• Permanent employment with a growing and successful business.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Overtime opportunities during busy periods.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

Important Information

Please note that this is a permanent employment opportunity with A C Goatham.

Applicants seeking seasonal work should be aware that A C Goatham is unable to employ seasonal workers directly. Individuals interested in seasonal roles must register with an approved labour provider who supplies seasonal workers to our business.

We are looking for a reliable and organised Dispatch Operative to join our team and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are accurately prepared and dispatched on time.

Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for preparing shipments, moving stock using pallet trucks, and supporting the efficient operation of our dispatch department.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading products safely and efficiently.
• Operating manual and/or electric pallet trucks to move stock throughout the warehouse and dispatch areas.
• Ensuring orders are accurately checked against dispatch documentation.
• Wrapping, labelling, and securing pallets ready for transport.
• Assisting with stock movements and storage.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Following all health and safety, food safety, and company procedures.
• Supporting other warehouse and operational activities as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a warehouse, dispatch, logistics, or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience using pallet trucks is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours when required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• 45 hours per week across 5 days
• Core working hours 07.30-17.30 with flexibility required between 07.00 and 24.00
• Up to £14.07 per hour dependant on experience. Overtime at time and a quarter after 45 hours.
• Permanent employment with a growing and successful business.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Overtime opportunities during busy periods.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

Important Information

Please note that this is a permanent employment opportunity with A C Goatham.

Applicants seeking seasonal work should be aware that A C Goatham is unable to employ seasonal workers directly. Individuals interested in seasonal roles must register with an approved labour provider who supplies seasonal workers to our business.

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Driver to join our operations team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of stock, packaging materials, and finished products throughout our packhouse and storage facilities, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Moving stock, pallets, and materials within the warehouse, packhouse, and storage areas.
• Supporting production teams by ensuring materials are available when required.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any faults.
• Ensuring stock is stored correctly and safely.
• Maintaining accurate records and following stock control procedures.
• Adhering to all health and safety, food safety, and company policies.
• Assisting with general warehouse and operational duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Forklift Truck licence (essential).
• Previous forklift driving experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, agricultural, or food production environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours, particularly during peak seasons.

Working Hours

45 hours per week, across 5 working days. 

What We Offer

• Starting rate of £13.80 per hour.  Overtime at time and a quarter after 45 hours.
• 45 hours per week, across 5 days with flexibility required between 07.00-24.00
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

Important Information

Please note that this is a permanent employment opportunity with A C Goatham.

Applicants seeking seasonal work should be aware that A C Goatham is unable to employ seasonal workers directly. Individuals interested in seasonal roles must register with an approved labour provider who supplies seasonal workers to our business.

We kindly ask applicants to consider this before submitting an application to ensure the role aligns with their employment requirements.