Forklift Driver

Base pay range

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Good numeracy skills and understanding of health & safety best practice.
• Desirable:
  Experience in the dairy, FMCG or chilled food sector.

• Manual handling is required, and strict hygiene standards apply.
• Only a single solid wedding band may be worn; no earrings, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong perfume or deodorants permitted in production areas.
• Due to shift start times, applicants must have reliable transport to the Tewkesbury site.
• Applicants will be asked to upload their Forklift Licence as part of the application process.

• We invest in the development of our people through regular training, refresher forklift and PPT courses, NVQs, and the Cotteswold Academy development programme.
• Career pathways include Team Leader and Warehouse Supervisor roles.

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression.
• 30 days annual leave increasing with service.
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health (claim back the cost of medical bills).

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time