Part Time Forklift Driver

(Saturday Shift)

Due to continued growth Gilfresh Produce Ltd is seeking to recruit a Part Time Forklift Driver to join our Transport/Despatch team within our fast growing FMCG family business near Loughgall, Co Armagh.

The Role

Working within a chilled factory environment, the forklift driver will be required to:

• Load lorries /vehicles safely in a timely manner. 
• Ensuring product is dispatched on-time and right first time efficiently. 
• Completing appropriate forklift checks and paperwork. 
• Identify and report faulty equipment, damage and safety concerns immediately to the transport manager or Group Lead.
• Have strong communication and close relationships with other departments.
• Ensure finished produce is appropriately stored, loaded in designated areas all the time and appropriately scanned using ERP equipment.
• Monitor production schedule, to determine necessary material requirements, movements and ensure despatch times are adhered to. 
• Maintain tidiness in all areas with GMP practices as standard. 
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for Health and Safety and Food Safety. 
• Follow and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures relevant to each area of work.
• Be able to  carry out any other duties deemed necessary, reasonable and within capability when required by management for the efficient running of the business.  

The Person

As a family run business, it is important we share the same values and that we can find a way to work together.  To sustain and continuously improve daily productivity,  we are looking for a Forklift Truck Driver within operations who wish to contribute to business efficiency and stability and who have the following attributes:

• Recognise the privilege of working in a FAMILY environment
• RESPECT each other and assume positive intent
• Strive for EXCELLENCE in everything we do
• Consider SUSTAINABILITY in all our activities
• Prioritise the HEALTH, safety and wellbeing of ourselves and others

Qualifications/Experience

• Forklift licence and forklift driving experience is required.
• Shunter licence and electric pallet truck experience are desirable, however full training will be provided.

Behaviours

We are looking for someone who will:

• Own it
• Know it
• Control it
• Learn from it
• Celebrate it

To Apply

Please upload your CV below or email it to careers@gilfreshproduce.com starting ‘Part Time Forklift Driver – Transport’ ‘in the subject line or upload below.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 6th March 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer.