Counterbalance Forklift Driver

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.
Good numeracy skills and understanding of health & safety best practice.
(Desirable) Experience in the  dairy, FMCG, or chilled food  sector.
Additional Information    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.
Progression Opportunities

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.

Team Cotteswold Benefits    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)