Job description
Forklift Driver - Dayshift
Come and join our friendly warehouse team as a Forklift Driver, where we can offer you a permanent contract in a fast-paced environment, with training and development opportunities for progress.
The ideal candidate will work behind the scenes, collaborating closely with picking supervisors and warehouse managers, to plan, organise, and control the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Responsibilities of the role:
Plan, organise and control the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
Ensure incoming goods are checked against delivery notes prior to unloading, sorted correctly and placed safely.
Ensure outgoing goods are picked according to the product description and quantity.
Communicate delivery of incoming goods to Stock Control Team, for accurate record keeping.
Operate the forklift vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining standards of cleanliness and security.
Adhere to quality control procedures of incoming and outgoing goods, reporting any noncompliance to management. We are looking for applicants who have:
Forklift license and experience in a similar role.
2 A-C GCSE grades, in English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.
Good communication skills.
Ability to use initiative.
A professional attitude, with regards to punctuality, appearance and general manner towards staff and customers. Our benefits:
28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days with length of service.
Enrolment into our Profit Share Scheme initiative, upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings through our Retail Rewards portal.
Free support with personal, legal, medical, health and wellbeing issues.
Access to a free telephone counselling service.
Free secure parking.
Cycle to work scheme.
If you feel you have the necessary skills, apply today! Our friendly team will be in touch if your application is successful.
About JJ Foodservice
JJ Foodservice is an award-winning foodservice provider, with 12 branches across the UK.
Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to enjoy chef-quality ingredients, served by a friendly team that cares. More than 35 years later, that same passion for food runs deep throughout our business.
We welcome a positive attitude over ability, and our team are highly motivated in everything they do. Get ready to step on a rocket when you join the JJ Family.
JJ Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging a diversity of people. No matter who you are, what you look like, or where you are from, you can find your place at JJ Foodservice.