Forklift & Yard Operative

Job Title: Forklift and Yard Operative

Location: Hill Farm, Farningham Hill Road, Farningham, Kent, DA4 0JR

Salary: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour - DOE

Are you a skilled Forklift Driver looking for a hands on role in a fast paced environment? We are seeking a reliable and proactive individual to support our farm yard and packhouse operations, ensuring smooth despatch and loading, waste management, and site cleanliness.

What does the job involve?

The Forklift and Yard Operative will be responsible for loading and unloading goods at our farm yard, these will include fresh produce, packaging and materials. You will also be required to compete general yard duties.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely operating a forklift to load and unload goods, including fresh produce and packaging.
• Maintaining yard cleanliness and organisation, ensuring waste materials are baled and compacted.
• Overseeing stock rotation and product handling to meet customer specifications.
• Supporting site operations by vacuum cooling products and managing incoming deliveries.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Maintaining equipment, completing pre-work checks and necessary records.
• Covering the Yard Supervisor's duties during days off and holidays.

What we're looking for?

• Valid forklift licence and experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to keep the yard running smoothly.
• Physical stamina with a good level of self motivation
• Experience of operating balers, compactors, and handling stock rotation.
• Team player with good leadership skills and a hands on approach.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.

Working Hours

You will work 48 hours per week, working 5 shifts out of 7 on a rota basis (including weekends). Shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 07:00-21:00 and will be confirmed on a rota basis. A degree of flexibility will be required.

About Us

Watts Farms is a third generation family run business. We grow fresh produce, which is picked and packed on site, with our head office based in Farningham, Kent.

Our production sites are based in Kent & Essex and include organic land, polytunnels and modern glasshouses. We are specialist growers, who over the years have developed both growing techniques and varieties to provide our customers with the best quality and flavour.

We pride ourselves on quality and service and are passionate about food and ensuring we provide a first class service to our customers.

We meet the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety.

What we can offer you

• 20% staff discount on our online shop - shop.wattsfarms.co.uk
• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays pro rata)
• Payment reward for friend referrals
• Development & Training Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.