Location: On site / Penston Rd, Glasgow G33 4AG, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General
Salary: Negotiable salary
About Us
ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.
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 within the business.
With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.
Job Role
The Forklift Driver will ensure that targets are met and regularly challenged and improved on. Delivering high standards of quality, ensuring product produced is to customer specification in line with critical control points, GMP and H&S requirements. Paying special regard to
Quality, cost control, yield and utilisation
health, safety & ethics
product integrity,
labelling and
company, personal & food hygiene rules and legislation
To provide inbound stock receipt and production supply and external stock delivery requirements through strong performance and excellent customer service. Moving pallet-packed materials around the site or storage.
Main Responsibilities
- Maximise efficiency and service levels
- Ensure provision of all specific cold store requirements
- Efficiently load and unload internal and external vehicles within time frame
- Moving stock
- Deliver full stock accountability and OTIF customer service to budget
- Minimise vehicle delay and downtime
- Check all incoming product, verify product quality and integrity only accepting goods that meet company and customer standards
- Strictly adhere to all company and legislative requirements particularly encouraging safe and hygienic practices
- Collaborate with and support team members to achieve
- Support the development of future-fit employee skillset
- Demonstrate flexibility
- Support trainee development to ensure the ‘next generation’ workforce
Skills Required
- Results driven
- Experienced in/ Willing and able to learn and deliver in food distribution cold store
- Flexible, adaptable and keen to support others’ development
- Speaking, writing and understanding spoken and written English language. (This is an essential health & safety, traceability, management and quality control requirement which will be tested as part of the recruitment process)
- Team player
- Current High reach, counterbalance and PPT FLT qualification and experience
What's in it for You?
- Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Internal Training and Development Programmes
- Employee discounts offered by customers
- Employee Recognition Programme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
- Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
- Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
- Life Assurance
- Free fruit
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Goods In Forklift Driver in Glasgow employer: ABP UK
ABP Langport is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering permanent roles with job security and a supportive work culture. With benefits like an on-site occupational health nurse, employee recognition schemes, and opportunities for career progression, ABP fosters a rewarding environment where teamwork and excellence are celebrated. Located in a rural setting, the company also provides unique perks such as free on-site parking and discounted gym memberships, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful employment in the food processing industry.
