Despatch Operative/Forklift Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Coventry

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Forklift Operation (Counter Balance) Stock Control Order Picking Delivery Receipting Attention to Detail Basic Computer Skills Housekeeping English Proficiency

FULL DESCRIPTION

Despatch Operative/Forklift Driver

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd is a leading food processing company operating in the CV2 area of Coventry since 1983. We are now recruiting additional colleagues to join our team. We offer our colleagues stability and a long-term future working for a thriving business. All of our vacancies are permanent and full time with excellent career progression opportunities.

Shift pattern available: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm. The hourly rate is £13.39 per hour, overtime is paid after 37.5 hours at time and a half.

Duties and Responsibilities

Material Stock control
Checking stock levels
Manual picking customer orders
Receipting deliveries
Ensuring housekeeping and SOP adherence is up to standard

Requirements

An eye for detail
A reasonable level of English
Ability to read and complete paperwork, basic computer skills
A valid forklift licence (Counter balance)
Some despatch or stores experience is preferred but not essential

In Return We Offer

Full training
Genuine career progression within the business.
Free secure onsite parking
PPE provided by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate and water
Earn reward vouchers (refer a friend scheme)
Free Fruit Fridays
Thank you days
Access to Grocery Aid providing emotional, practical and financial support
Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts
Discounted staff sales
Full training programme available
Genuine career opportunities within the business

Additional Information

Please only apply for this position if you hold a valid UK Forklift licence (Counter Balance).