Pallet Barrow Truck Driver
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
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Shift Pattern:
Week 1: Thursday & Friday 06:30-18:00, Saturday 06:30-17:00
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 06:30-20:00, Saturday 06:30-17:00
Our site in Abernethy is currently seeking a reliable, safety-conscious and motivated Pallet Barrow Operative to join our Operations team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth movement of product and packaging materials throughout the factory while supporting our grading and packing operations.
At Branston, we pride ourselves on our HWDB values and aim to exemplify these in everything we do. Our purpose is to make a positive difference to people's lives and the wider environment, focusing on employee wellbeing, work-life balance and career development. We are committed to helping our people grow through training and development opportunities, celebrating success through recognition and reward schemes, and continuously improving our sustainability practices as we work towards our goal of becoming Carbon Neutral by 2035.
The ideal candidate will have:
Good awareness of health and safety in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A positive and flexible attitude towards changing priorities
Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Experience working within a production, warehouse or manufacturing environment
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
A valid Pallet Barrow licence or willingness to be trained
Food manufacturing experience would be advantageous
Examples of duties include:
Moving product and packaging materials safely around operational areas using company equipment
Carrying out safety checks in line with company procedures and training
Supporting grading and packing operations to ensure production targets are achieved
Completing quality and production paperwork accurately and on time
Monitoring product quality and escalating any concerns to QA or Line Management
Ensuring stock rotation and FIFO processes are followed
Assisting with machine monitoring and reporting any issues to supervisors
Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and food safety
Supporting changeovers and helping minimise downtime
Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Training and supporting new team members where required
Adopting a "Clean As You Go" approach to keep work areas safe and organised
What we're looking for:
You'll be someone who takes responsibility for your work, puts safety first and contributes positively to the team. xiskglj You'll be proactive in maintaining quality standards, comfortable communicating issues when they arise, and willing to support continuous improvement across the department.
Benefits of the role:
Employer pension contributions
Additional shift bonus
Critical illness cover
Life assurance policies
Employee benefits platform offering discounts at major retailers
Free onsite parking
HelpatHand medical scheme
Free fresh potatoes
The food manufacturing environment is fast-paced and can change quickly, so we're looking for someone who can adapt, work efficiently and help us deliver the highest standards for our customers every day.
Pallet Barrow Truck Driver employer: Branston Potatoes
Branston is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a clear progression pathway towards roles such as Maintenance Manager or Engineering Manager. With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, our Lincoln site fosters a collaborative work culture where your ideas can make a real impact, complemented by benefits like enhanced pension contributions, a discretionary company bonus, and even free potatoes.
