Forklift Truck Operative
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Long Clawson - LE14 4PJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Long Clawson Dairies Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Forklift Truck Operative
Long Clawson Dairy (Clawson Farms)
Based: Long Clawson (LE14 4PJ)
Salary: £13.10 per hour + Great Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 6:15am to 3:00pm
Why Clawson?
We are a truly unique business! Our award-winning cheese is considered a national treasure, and we have over a hundred years of cheesemaking experience. From our dairy farmers’ cooperative through our modern factories and on to our multiple customers from all over the world, our Protected Designation of Origin Stilton is a British heritage brand to be truly proud of.
Our people are experts in their craft – they care passionately about what they do, have great integrity, constantly innovate and stick together.
At Clawson, our Forklift Truck Drivers are responsible for the safe transfer of goods between departments including the loading and unloading of vehicles. We need you to show our values by:
We Care
• Loading and unloading of lorries as required
• Showing respect for colleagues, customers and the environment
Togetherness
• Attending Daily H&S meetings
Passion
• Carrying out safety start up checks
• Carrying out vehicle inspection and incoming goods checks
Innovation
• Showing accurate and timely use of NAV system for scanning of goods in and out
• Using appropriate control of goods receipt paperwork
Integrity
• Ensuring all Forklift truck safety regulations are always followed
• Ensuring all records, where required, are completed accurately and on time
• Carrying out stock counts
What are we looking for?
• Must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence
• Adaptable/flexible to meet requirements and demands of production and seasonal fluctuations
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (to be achieved within 3 months)
• Good Command of English language
• Self-motivated.
• Good level of accuracy and numeracy when completing records
• Quality Focused.
• Must be able to work on own initiative.
• Team player
• Food/process manufacturing background- would be desirable
Because of the nature of our business and the responsibilities of your role, we may occasionally ask for your flexibility to work extra hours, weekends, or shifts during busy seasonal periods. We appreciate your support in helping us meet these demands!
What you’ll get in return
• Competitive salary
• Company Profit Related Bonus
• Life Assurance from day one
• Free drinks
• Free on-site car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee discount at our on-site Cheese shop (Long Clawson site)
• Full access to our partner charity Grocery Aid from day one
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Does this sound like you?
Then we would love to hear from you, send us your CV using the link below.
Excited about the role, but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
We are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across our business.
Long Clawson Dairy (Clawson Farms)
Based: Long Clawson (LE14 4PJ)
Salary: £13.10 per hour + Great Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 6:15am to 3:00pm
Why Clawson?
We are a truly unique business! Our award-winning cheese is considered a national treasure, and we have over a hundred years of cheesemaking experience. From our dairy farmers’ cooperative through our modern factories and on to our multiple customers from all over the world, our Protected Designation of Origin Stilton is a British heritage brand to be truly proud of.
Our people are experts in their craft – they care passionately about what they do, have great integrity, constantly innovate and stick together.
At Clawson, our Forklift Truck Drivers are responsible for the safe transfer of goods between departments including the loading and unloading of vehicles. We need you to show our values by:
We Care
• Loading and unloading of lorries as required
• Showing respect for colleagues, customers and the environment
Togetherness
• Attending Daily H&S meetings
Passion
• Carrying out safety start up checks
• Carrying out vehicle inspection and incoming goods checks
Innovation
• Showing accurate and timely use of NAV system for scanning of goods in and out
• Using appropriate control of goods receipt paperwork
Integrity
• Ensuring all Forklift truck safety regulations are always followed
• Ensuring all records, where required, are completed accurately and on time
• Carrying out stock counts
What are we looking for?
• Must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence
• Adaptable/flexible to meet requirements and demands of production and seasonal fluctuations
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (to be achieved within 3 months)
• Good Command of English language
• Self-motivated.
• Good level of accuracy and numeracy when completing records
• Quality Focused.
• Must be able to work on own initiative.
• Team player
• Food/process manufacturing background- would be desirable
Because of the nature of our business and the responsibilities of your role, we may occasionally ask for your flexibility to work extra hours, weekends, or shifts during busy seasonal periods. We appreciate your support in helping us meet these demands!
What you’ll get in return
• Competitive salary
• Company Profit Related Bonus
• Life Assurance from day one
• Free drinks
• Free on-site car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee discount at our on-site Cheese shop (Long Clawson site)
• Full access to our partner charity Grocery Aid from day one
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Does this sound like you?
Then we would love to hear from you, send us your CV using the link below.
Excited about the role, but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
We are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across our business.