Job Description

Peake Fruit is based in Ardleigh (Near Colchester) and is a World Class Grower, Packer and Supplier of quality fresh fruit, we are looking for an experienced

Fork Lift Truck/Warehouse Operative to join our team

This is a vital role, which is responsible for the performance of Peake Fruit's services, whilst meeting the customer's required hygiene and operational standards. Endlessly striving for better efficiency, hygiene and best practice to deliver a world-class fruit production facility.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Daily check of the Fork Lift Truck for faults or damage The movement of the Fork Lift Truck safely The correct movement of all produce, to various locations around the site as effectively as possible Loading and Unloading deliveries Ensuring the cleanliness of the yard and all storage locations Keeping up to date of Health and Safety requirements and Fork Lift Truck operating procedures. Assisting in the Goods In and Dispatch department as required assisting in creating and the building of orders Minimise the waste of fruit and packaging Maintain and improve BRC and Food safety hygiene standards across the whole site.

Person Specification:

Previous experience of using a counter balance truck Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Good communication skills Self motivated with a positive attitude A team player who has the ability to work unsupervised An eye for quality and hygiene A proactive attitude towards teamwork and collaboration within a diverse workforce
Fruit growing is 7 days a week and is seasonal in nature so the successful candidate will be required to work flexibly around the needs of the business

We are a family run multicultural workplace, with a family atmosphere and with staff from many different backgrounds. The successful candidate must enjoy working with such a workforce.

Please note that we are only able to accept and respond to applications from candidates with eligibility to work in the UK and those who hold valid work visa.

NO AGENCIES - THANK YOU

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.27 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Colchester CO7 7NA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you able to work weekends?
Experience:

Forklift Operating: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person