As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people -that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress.
We are currently looking to add to our fantastic team by hiring a forklift/shunter driver, so if you feel you have what we are looking for please get in touch.
Working Hours are 0700 - 1700, Monday to Friday
Roles and Responsibilities:
Maneuvering goods around site, into storage or loading bays, or to be picked up by other workers
Loading and unloading materials from a variety of locations on site using forklifts
Moving pallet-packed materials around the site or storage facility
Moving goods using forklift one location to another on site
Checking loads are secure
Completing physical tasks quickly and accurately.
Ensuring the safe movement of large vehicles and trailers around the site using shunter vehicle
Inspecting forklift and shunter vehicles and trailers to ensure safe to use
Coupling and uncoupling trailers
Safely parking trailers
Maneuvering laden and un-laden trailers
Ensuring handover procedures are correctly implemented when passing goods on to other workers.
To ensure all tasks performed are as per training given and comply with safe working procedures
To work on an agreed training plan, bringing any skill shortfalls/difficulties to the attention of the Supervisor.
Ensure understanding of expected standards and targets before commencing any task.
To carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to Health and Safety and Food Safety.
To ensure that where PPE is provided for any of the above task, that it is correctly worn/used, maintained and any defects reported to the relevant key colleagues.
To report any problems regarding equipment/machinery to management.
To comply with health & safety policy at all times to prevent / minimize the risk of accidents.
Yard cleaning and general site housekeeping
Any other duties as required
Benefits to working here:
Permanent, Full Time Contracts of Employment
Employee Assistance Programme
Online Benefits Resource
21 days paid holiday per year plus 8 public holidays a year
Life Assurance
Refer a friend scheme
Loyalty Reward Scheme
Employee Engagement Forum
Employee Spotlight Awards
Subsidised Canteen
Free Car Parking
Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Ppe provided
Training and Development
Employee Recognition Awards
Loyalty Rewards