Job Detail

Trainee Forklift Driver

• Field: Gardening & Landscaping
• Deadline: 2026-03-16 04:03
• PH2, Abernethy, Perth and Kinross

Trainee Forklift Driver

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Looking for an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career? Our Abernethy site is on the lookout for Trainee Forklift Drivers to join our growing team!

At Branston, potatoes are our business. We supply fresh and prepared potato products to one of the UK’s largest retailers, and we’re proud of it. This role is based at our Fresh Factory, which has recently undergone major investment, including new automation and state-of-the-art machinery as part of our ongoing continuous improvement plans.

Your Role

As a Trainee Forklift Driver, you’ll play a key role in keeping our fast-paced operation running smoothly. No two days are the same, and your responsibilities will include:

* Loading and unloading large goods vehicles with potato boxes

* Supplying production lines with raw materials in line with daily plans

* Moving stock safely to and from storage areas

* Carrying out daily pre-start checks and reporting any defects

* Being a role model for Health & Safety and following all company procedures

Working Hours

We offer the following shift patterns:

Shift A

* Week 1: Mon–Wed 06:45–19:30 & Sun 07:15–18:00

* Week 2: Mon–Tue 06:45–19:30 & Sun 07:15–18:00

Shift B

* Week 1: Thu–Fri 06:00–18:00 & Sat 06:00–17:00

* Week 2: Wed–Fri 06:00–18:00 & Sat 06:00–17:00

What We’re Looking For

No experience? No problem! Full training is provided. We’re looking for people who are:

* Enthusiastic and keen to learn

* Reliable and punctual

* Positive team players

What You’ll Get in Return

Alongside excellent training and development opportunities, you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:

* £50 additional shift bonus

* 2 weeks’ company sick pay

* Life assurance policy

* Critical illness cover

* 6 weeks’ annual leave

* Employee Assistance Programme – free access to private health professionals for you and your family

* Employer pension contributions

* Discounts with a wide range of popular retailers

* Work anniversaries and employee recognition schemes

* Seasonal benefits, including Christmas hampers & Easter eggs

* Wellbeing initiatives

* Free parking

* Free potatoes

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey with Branston