Forklift Driver

Job Title:            Forklift Driver
Contract:             Full Time, Permanent
Hours:                 Rotational Shift Pattern including days, nights & weekends
Reporting to:    Production Shift Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are currently recruiting for a reliable, safety-focused individual to support our production and warehouse operations at Norbev. You will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are fulfilled efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Forklift Driver, you will:

• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently to support production and warehouse activities.
• Liaise with the management team regarding product non-conformance, safety concerns, or production issues.
• Contribute to a positive team environment, supporting colleagues and adapting positively to changing business needs.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following all health and safety procedures, ensuring PPE compliance, and reporting hazards, incidents, and accidents.
• Carry out quality checks in line with company procedures and report any unusual findings promptly.
• Use your operational knowledge of FLT equipment and computer systems to identify and recommend process improvements.
• Complete all FLT and stock control documentation accurately.
• Minimise waste and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high housekeeping and hygiene standards within your work area.
• Conduct routine forklift truck safety and maintenance checks and ensure any defects are reported and addressed.
• Undertake additional duties and projects as reasonably required by management.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a dependable and safety-conscious team player who takes pride in maintaining high standards and can work effectively within a busy manufacturing environment.

Essential Criteria

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience using a stock management system.
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, quality, and food hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends.

TO APPLY
Send your CV to hr@norbev.co.uk, clearly outlining your suitability for the role, by Friday 23 October 2026