Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Chilled Warehouse (Tewkesbury)
New state-of-the-art chilled warehouse • Modern electric FLTs • Clear progression pathways
Department: Chilled Warehouse
Location: Tewkesbury Depot, GL20
Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 on a shift rota (Mon–Sat working patterns may apply)
Shift Times: Multiple start times from 0400
Overtime: Paid at 1.25x after 40 hours
What you get from this job
If you’re looking for a stable, hands-on role where you’ll be supported, developed, and given real opportunities to progress, this is it. You’ll join our Chilled Warehouse team at our modern Tewkesbury site, working with the latest electric forklift trucks and structured processes designed
• Brand-new facilities: work in a modern chilled warehouse, glass fridge and loading bay environment with updated layouts and safety systems
• Modern fleet: electric trucks with pre-use check systems, card-based operator access, heated cabs/seats and strong visibility features
• Training & development: refresher FLT/PPT training, NVQs and our in-house development programme
• Career progression: clear pathways into Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor and wider distribution roles
• A team that supports you: you’ll work closely with Team Leaders, Supervisors, Production and Distribution to keep goods moving safely and on time
What you’ll be doing
This is a key role in our distribution chain, linking production with the transport team and helping ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and loaded safely. You’ll work across areas including the chilled warehouse, glass fridge, factory floor and external loading bays, supporting the flow of products to wholesale customers and outlying depots. This is a physical, temperature-controlled environment and requires a high level of accuracy and pride in doing things right.
Key responsibilities
• Operate counterbalance FLT to safely check, transport, load and unload goods across chilled warehouse and loading areas
• Accurately pick and prepare customer orders using order tickets / instructions
• Complete stock rotation and replenishment to keep product flowing and reduce waste
• Support safe vehicle loading: check orders are present, correctly placed, constrained and secured for travel
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment (warehouse and yard areas)
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety rules at all times; report incidents promptly and support investigations when required
• Work collaboratively across departments to meet deadlines and keep distribution running smoothly
About you
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (renewed within the last 3 years)
• Experience operating FLT in a warehouse, distribution, FMCG, chilled food or food production environment
• Strong attention to detail, good numeracy and a methodical approach
• Reliable, flexible and positive – able to work to tight deadlines and shift patterns
• Confident communicator who can work well independently and as part of a wider team
Desirable: dairy/FMCG experience, knowledge of safe working practices, PPT experience
How to apply
Click Apply and submit your CV. We review applications as they arrive and may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidates.
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Salary description
£12.71 - £12.71 per hour