Forklift Driver

On a quiet day across Kettle, the Distribution Crew may handle 30,000 trays. Winter sees it increase to around 60,000. Christmas peak can see over 90,000 trays a day. All fresh veg destined for our customers - the UK's supermarkets.

Distribution is the last piece of the Kettle Produce onsite jigsaw, and this role is about managing the stock in the Distribution chill, building up pallets to order and getting the fresh produce onto (and off) the HGVs.

Shift patterns currently open for new team members:
**Sunday to Thursday Dayshift (05:00 start time, mixed finish times - earliest being 10:45, latest finish 16:45)**

**Wednesday to Saturday Nightshift (5pm start time, 8.20pm on a Thursday. Finish at 4.45am)**

~ experience of working within racked and bulk stacked warehouses is highly desirable
~ forklift experience is desirable but training is available for the right person
~ relatable work experience
~ reasonable physical abilities due to the manual aspect of the role
~ team player (you and your buddy will team up to work the shift together)
~ happy to rotate between the two key roles - forklift and order picking
~ comfortable working in a chill environment of 3 degrees
~ technology savvy
~ excellent timekeeper, reliable and friendly
~ at least a basic understanding of verbal and written English

**What the job involves**:

- picking and pallet building orders
- counterbalance, reach and Pivot steer driving
- loading or unloading pallets of goods onto warehouse racking
- logging pallets into and out of the storage area
- off-loading and loading of trailers
- working in a 2 person team, covering both key elements of the rolev
- self motivation as there will be many occasions where you will be working unsupervised

**What is in it for you?**
+ for those without a forklift ticket, refresher courses are run
+ For those without any experience, training will be given
+ PPE provided including safety boots, chill suits, gloves and hats
+ 29 days holiday
+ Set shifts
+ Pension enrolment after 3 months
+ Free onsite parking
+ Progression opportunities in forklift proficiencies with full onsite training
+ **£12.47 per hour depending on experience**
+ **£15.79 per hour overtime depending on shift/experience**

**Training for new starts including**
- Food Safety Level 2, GMP training, Integrity & Segregation, HSE Policy, Manual Handling
- Other training on the job including forklift and pivot steer, which will enable you to move up through the pay ranges
- There is also the opportunity to request or be nominated for other training, provided by the Kettle Produce Academy

**Where could your future lie?**

Distribution Operatives are a key part of our business. We are keen to introduce new crew members who are interested in building a career within distribution, which could be management level progression (team leader or shift lead) or becoming a proficient forklift driver if you join us with no experience.

There is also a wealth of opportunities internally once you are on board that can take you in any direction you wish to consider.

So there is progression for everyone who has the drive and ambition to make a career at Kettle Produce.

**Essentials to Consider**

Non-UK Residents will be asked to supply their Home Office Share Code prior to invite to interview. **This role is not on the current Skilled Worker Sponsorship List for entry to, and work in the United Kingdom for our industry.**

We are a 364 days a year company, closed only on Christmas Day. We work bank holidays, including Boxing Day.

**We are unable at the present time to offer shifts suitable for students with any restricted working hours during term time (usually 20 hours).**

**The Recruitment Process**

If we mutually agree it is the right role for you, you will be contacted regarding a start date, and we will set up your induction plan.

As a business we are committed to diversity and equality across all areas in the workplace.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: From £12.03 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own transport?

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- forklift driving: 1 year (preferred)
- order picking: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person