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Shunter/​fork­lift Yard Operative

About Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry:
Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk is serious about its quality chicken products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Job requirements Forklift Operative:
We are looking for a Forklift operative in our yard to join our established Despatch team at Cranswick Country Foods Fresh Poultry in Eye, Suffolk. You will be responsible for loading/ unloading, operating machinery and daily equipment counts.

Shift pattern: 4on – 4 off from 18.40 - 06.40

Duties:

  • Operate Counterbalance forklift or other hand truck
  • Operate Telehandler to move and tip dolavs into a trailer.
  • Operate Shunter truck to move trailers on/off the loading bays and in the Offal area
  • Weighing the Offal (CAT2/CAT3) trailers on the weight bridge to maintain the required trailer fill.
  • Record the required information on the daily checks (trailer lists / trailer checks)
  • Follow quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
  • Perform daily equipment counts as required.
  • Unloading / Loading deliveries of the equipment (pallets , dolavs , trays ).
  • Inspect and perform maintenance of Counterbalance, Telahandler and Shunter (pre-start checks)
  • Use a compactor and on a regular basis and empty the rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning as you go, litter picking, pressure washing and preparing the yard for all weather conditions

What you will need:

  • Shunter License - Essential
  • Counterbalance Forklift Licence - Essential
  • Telehandler Licence - Preferred

Pay and Benefits

  • Competitive rate of pay, starting from £15.28 per hour (including attendance bonus
  • Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
  • Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted local gym membership
  • Death in service insurance
  • Free Parking and Canteen facilities

Interested?:
Email a CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Closing Date: 17th of April 2025 (please note that should we receive significant interest, this closing date may be brought forward )