Shunter/Forklift Driver

Why Join Us?

• Day Shift Only: Consistent daytime hours with no night shifts, allowing for a balanced weekly routine.
• Free On-Site Parking: Dedicated, secure parking at our Loughgall site.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Company pension scheme and paid sick pay policy.
• Family Work Culture: Join an award-winning, fast-growing FMCG business built on respect and teamwork.
• Modern Equipment & Yard: Well-maintained forklift fleet, electric pallet trucks, and organized yard facilities.
• Paid Upskilling: Full yard shunter vehicle and equipment training provided for suitable candidates.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, Gilfresh Produce Ltd is recruiting a reliable and motivated Forklift Driver / Yard Shunter to join our Transport and Despatch team in Loughgall.

Working across our chilled packhouse and transport yard, you will ensure supermarket orders are scanned, loaded accurately, and dispatched on time, while maintaining high standards of floor safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Loading, Shunting & Despatch

• Safely and efficiently load and unload lorries, containers, and transport vehicles within set departure windows.
• Safely manoeuvre shunter vehicles and trailers across site between loading bays and holding areas (training provided).
• Ensure all finished produce is stored in designated bays and accurately scanned using handheld ERP equipment.
• Monitor production and despatch schedules to ensure customer orders depart on time and right first time.

Safety, Checks & Maintenance:

• Complete daily pre-use forklift and shunter safety check sheets and mandatory paperwork.
• Identify and report any equipment faults, pallet damage, or yard safety hazards immediately to management.
• Strictly adhere to site traffic speed limits, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Health & Safety legislation.

Hygiene & Teamwork:

• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with Production, Quality Control, and Transport teams.
• Maintain clean, organized dispatch areas adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and “Clean As You Go” standards..

The Person & Gilfresh Values

As a family-run business, we look for individuals who take pride in what they do and live our FRESH values:

• Family: Recognize the privilege of working in a supportive team environment.
• Respect: Respect colleagues and assume positive intent.
• Excellence: Strive for excellence in loading speed, accuracy, and care.
• Sustainability: Consider energy and packaging waste across our operations.
• Health: Prioritize safety, health, and wellbeing across the yard and packhouse.

We look for individuals who: Own it, Know it, Control it, Learn from it, and Celebrate it!

Requirements and Experience

Essential:

• Valid, accredited Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• Practical experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse, transport yard, or factory setting.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts between Monday and Saturday (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with one scheduled day off per week).
• Strong commitment to workplace Health & Safety and site traffic safety.

Desirable:

• Shunter driving experience or HGV / Yard Shunter certification (full training provided).
• Electric pallet truck (PPT) experience (full training provided).
• Experience working within an FMCG, chilled food, or fresh produce environment.

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 with the subject line: “Forklift Driver – Transport”.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 11th October 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer.