Job Description
Forklift Driver Chilled Warehouse
Location: Tewkesbury Depot
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 standard rate after 40 hours
Cotteswold Dairy, a leading family-owned dairy since 1938, is seeking skilled and reliable Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join our busy Chilled Warehouse team at our main Tewkesbury Depot. You will work across multiple areas, including the factory floor, glass fridge, chilled warehouse, and external loading bays, ensuring goods are transported safely, accurately, and on time.
In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the Chilled Warehouse Team Leaders and Supervisors, liaising with multiple departments to maintain the smooth flow of our distribution operations. We operate the latest electric forklift trucks with pre-use check systems, card-based operator access, 360-degree cabs, heated seats, and integrated safety systems. In addition we have a new, modern, Chilled Warehouse and loading bay, opened in 2025.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operate forklifts to check, transport, and unload goods safely and efficiently
2. Assist operatives with picking orders, stock rotation, and replenishment
3. Maintain cleanliness in the yard and warehouse to ensure a safe working environment
4. Comply with...