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Counterbalance Forklift Driver Chilled Warehouse (Tewkesbury)
Employer: Cotteswold Dairy Department: Chilled Warehouse Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 on a shift rota Shift Times: Multiple start times from 05:00 Overtime: Paid at 1.25x after 40 hours Location: Tewkesbury Depot, GL20 8JE
Join Our Team in our new State-of-the-Art Warehouse
Cotteswold Dairy, a leading family-owned dairy since 1938, is seeking skilled and reliable Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join our Chilled Warehouse Team at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Tewkesbury Depot. This is a key role ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods within our new chilled warehouse, glass fridge, and loading bay operations.
Youll operate our modern electric forklift trucks with pre-use check systems, card-based operator access, heated cabs, 360-degree visibility, and advanced safety features. Working alongside Warehouse Team Leaders, Production and Distribution teams, youll help ensure that products are loaded, unloaded, and distributed safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts to safely check, transport, load and unload goods in the chilled warehouse.
- Assist warehouse operatives with order picking, stock rotation and replenishment.
- Maintain a clean and organised working environment at all times.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Work collaboratively across departments to support smooth warehouse and production operations.
- Perform other reasonable duties as required by supervisors or team leaders.
About You
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (renewed within the last 3 years).
- Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, distribution, or food production environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Positive, reliable, and flexible approach with the ability to meet deadlines. xgikmsk
- Good numeracy skills and understanding of health & safety best practice.
- (Desirable) Experience in the dairy, Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Stratford employer: Cotteswold Dairy
Cotteswold Dairy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that values reliability and motivation. With flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth, our team members enjoy a rewarding experience as they deliver fresh dairy products to customers in the Hereford area, all while being part of a respected independent business that prioritises excellent customer service.
