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We are currently recruiting a Forklift Driver to join our Production team. This role will involve working across all A. C. Goatham sites, as required.

This opportunity is open to candidates have previous forklift experience.

The purpose of this role is to support the safe and efficient movement of products within our yard and production areas. The successful candidate will operate forklift trucks and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely operating forklift trucks to transport goods within production and yard areas

• Feeding packhouses with packaging and produce as required

• Ensuring products are stored correctly, including within cold stores

• Working in a cold store environment (0–5°C)

• Loading and unloading cold stores and deliveries

• Loading tipper trucks

• Keeping forklift driving areas free from spills and obstructions

• Carrying out regular checks on forklift equipment

• Working on apple/pear graders, tray packs, and pre-size operations

• Assisting with additional tasks within production and yard areas

• Repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg)

• Maintaining clean-as-you-go standards

• Upholding high levels of hygiene and health & safety

• Reporting any damaged goods, non-conformances, or accidents to management

Our ideal Forklift Driver will:

• Have previous experience in a forklift, warehouse, or stores-based role

• Hold a valid forklift licence/certificate (desirable but not essential)

• Take responsibility for their own actions

• Understand and follow health, safety, and food hygiene standards

• Be comfortable in a physical role with regular manual handling

• Work well as part of a team and communicate effectively

• Show a positive, flexible, and can-do attitude

• Be willing to learn and develop new skills, including handheld scanners

• Take pride in A. C. Goatham, our products, and our processes

Working hours:

45 hours per week, scheduled between 06:00 and midnight

Forklift Drivers operate on a rotating shift pattern:

Early shift: 06:00 – 17:00

Day shift: 07:00 – 18:00

Late shift: 13:00 – 24:00

Flexibility is required, working 45 hours  per week in line with the shift pattern.

Salary :

£13.80/h–£14.90/h, depending on experience

What we can offer:

• Loyalty rewarded – earn an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service  

• Secure your future - You will be automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme after three months of service (contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%)  

• Eyecare vouchers to help you look after your vision  

• Fortnightly pay for regular, reliable income  

• Extensive learning & development platform, available in multiple languages to support your growth  

• Company accommodation available where required  

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it  

• Private GP service for fast, convenient access to medical advice  

• Free onsite parking  

• Festive fun with our all-staff December advent calendar and prizes to be won  

• Exclusive BHN discounts on a wide range of brands and services  

• Free Will Writing Opportunities twice a year  

• Education - Free English Training Opportunities  

• Study Sponsorship opportunities  

• Free Fruit