Flt Driver

**Forklift Driver/Yard Operative - Harlow**

**£14.00 per hour**

**Monday to Friday, 06:00-15:00**

**Overtime available**

Come and join our team at Riverway Foods in Harlow. In this permanent role you will support the Intake and Despatch department by safely and efficiently unloading vehicles around the premises. You will also support the despatch function by ensuring products are stored and picked efficiently and in accordance to customer order requirements.

**Key responsibilities in this role**:

- Drive forklifts in a safe and legal manner, ensuring compliance with all legal and site requirements
- Ensure that consideration is given to other drivers, colleagues and pedestrians in the work area
- Ensure all daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and associated paperwork completed
- Complete all necessary paperwork, such as intake sheets, on time and in full
- Observe Company rules and procedures as defined in Company Policies and Procedures, such as site rules
- Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) used is in good order and is utilised as instructed
- Receive and store stock generated by other departments
- Accurately record data relating to vehicle temperatures and hygiene
- Load and unload lorries
- Receive deliveries, checking condition and accurately completing the necessary paperwork
- Ensure the storage of stock is in compliance to stock rotation i.e. Use By dates
- Ensure stock is segregated in the appropriate designated storage where applicable for products containing allergen
- Take on ad hoc jobs around the business

**Essential criteria for our new Yard Operative**:

- ** A valid forklift licence (counterbalance)**
- Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence (Category B) as on road driving maybe required
- Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly
- Good communication skills with a reasonable level of English

**What we can offer you when you join Riverway Foods**:

- £14.00 per hour with overtime paid at x 1.5 over 40 hours
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Access to GroceryAid providing emotional, practical and financial support
- Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts
- Full training programme available
- Genuine career opportunities within the business

£14.00 per hour