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Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947. From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. Were a team who pride ourselves on the Goathams way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears. We have excellent opportunities available for experienced and responsible individuals to join our transport department in the role of HGV Class 1 Driver. The purpose of this role is to ensure our goods are transported both safely and securely. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to UK driving laws and legislation and ensuring respect for the environment and public. Please note, vehicles are allocated on a job basis and therefore you will not necessarily be assigned a permanent truck to operate. Responsibilities Include: Ensuring all aspects safety and customer site rules are adhered to. Ensuring all transport legislation including drivers hours and vehicle defect reporting is adhered to. Taking responsibility for the security of any products carried whilst in transit. This can include long distance journeys which may mean spending occasional nights away from home. To drive in a safe and economic matter in line with UK driving laws and legislation. Carrying out various trailer work; including chilled refrigerators, curtain siders, low loaders and containers. Ensuring all delivery and collection notes and paperwork are correct. Providing accurate paperwork relevant to debriefing of allocated jobs. Providing an exceptional standard of service to our customers and colleagues. Operating a forklift or pump truck as and when required to load and/or unload vehicles. Maintaining cleanliness of company vehicles and wearing any PPE as required. Occasional operating of our 30 seater company bus Our perfect HGV Class 1 Driver would have: A HGV Class 1 license and current Tacho Card is essential A PSV license would prove advantageous, or alternatively the willingness to undertake the training (funded by the company) Proven working experience of operating HGV Class 1 Vehicles is essential Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions Comfortable with a physical role where manual handling is a frequent requirement A can-do attitude with the ability to use own initiative The ability to commit to a flexible and often unsociable working pattern and hours The hours you would work: An average of a 55 hour working week comprising of a rolling shift pattern of 5 on 1 off (week one) and 5 on 2 off (week 2). Please note, this averages as 1 in 12 full weekends off) Rate of pay: £17.36 for the first 40 hours £21.70 after 40 hours An additional allowance paid for overnight stays. Additional bonus paid for driving of 30 seater buses What else we can offer you: Loyalty rewarded earn an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service Secure your future - You will be automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme after three months of service (contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%) Eyecare vouchers to help you look after your vision Fortnightly pay for regular, reliable income Extensive learning & development platform, available in multiple languages to support your growth Company accommodation available where required Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it Private GP service for fast, convenient access to medical advice Free onsite parking Festive fun with our all-staff December advent calendar and prizes to be won Exclusive BHN discounts on a wide range of brands and services Free Will Writing Opportunities twice a year Education - Free English Training Opportunities Study Sponsorship opportunities Free Fruit TPBN1_UKTJ

We are currently recruiting a Forklift Driver to join our Production team. This role will involve working across all A. C. Goatham sites, as required. This opportunity is open to candidates have previous forklift experience. The purpose of this role is to support the safe and efficient movement of products within our yard and production areas. The successful candidate will operate forklift trucks and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment. Responsibilities include: Safely operating forklift trucks to transport goods within production and yard areas Feeding packhouses with packaging and produce as required Ensuring products are stored correctly, including within cold stores Working in a cold store environment (05C) Loading and unloading cold stores and deliveries Loading tipper trucks Keeping forklift driving areas free from spills and obstructions Carrying out regular checks on forklift equipment Working on apple/pear graders, tray packs, and pre-size operations Assisting with additional tasks within production and yard areas Repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg) Maintaining clean-as-you-go standards Upholding high levels of hygiene and health & safety Reporting any damaged goods, non-conformances, or accidents to management Our ideal Forklift Driver will: Have previous experience in a forklift, warehouse, or stores-based role Hold a valid forklift licence/certificate (desirable but not essential) Take responsibility for their own actions Understand and follow health, safety, and food hygiene standards Be comfortable in a physical role with regular manual handling Work well as part of a team and communicate effectively Show a positive, flexible, and can-do attitude Be willing to learn and develop new skills, including handheld scanners Take pride in A. C. Goatham, our products, and our processes Working hours: Forklift Drivers operate on a rotating shift pattern: Early shift: 06:00 17:00 Day shift: 07:00 18:00 Late shift: 13:00 24:00 Flexibility is required, working 5 days per week in line with the shift pattern. Salary : £13.15/h£14.15/h, depending on experience What we can offer: Loyalty rewarded earn an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service Secure your future - You will be automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme after three months of service (contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%) Eyecare vouchers to help you look after your vision Fortnightly pay for regular, reliable income Extensive learning & development platform, available in multiple languages to support your growth Company accommodation available where required Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it Private GP service for fast, convenient access to medical advice Free onsite parking Festive fun with our all-staff December advent calendar and prizes to be won Exclusive BHN discounts on a wide range of brands and services Free Will Writing Opportunities twice a year Education - Free English Training Opportunities Study Sponsorship opportunities Free Fruit TPBN1_UKTJ

Qualify under the "Grandfathering Clause" by providing proof of at least one year of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility between December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2014. Qualify under the "Hard-to-Fill Clause" by having a certification through a nationally accredited surg

An opportunity has arisen for an efficient and dynamic individual to join our team in the role of Dispatch Operative. The purpose of this role is to ensure the safe receipt, storage and dispatch of our products. In addition to this, our ideal candidate would also have the ability to operate our pallet and reach trucks as and when required. Responsibilities Include: * Loading and unloading products from incoming and outgoing vehicles with the use of powered trucks, consolidating and storing them in the appropriate locations or delivering to relevant departments/areas. * Operating of powered trucks (PPT and Reach) as and when required * Working a cold store environment (with temperatures ranging from 0-5 degrees Celsius) * Accurately picking products ready to be palletised and dispatched * Operating a handheld scanner to ensure data is accurately recorded in our internal database * Repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg) * Operating a clean as you go procedure to keep the dispatch area clean and tidy * Maintaining excellent levels of hygiene and health and safety standards * Reporting any damaged or missing goods, non-conformances or accidents to relevant managers to ensure appropriate action is taken Our perfect Dispatch Operative would have: * Current and in-date PPT and Reach truck licenses (desirable) * Previous experience of working in a warehouse or stores based environment would be an advantage * Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards * The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions * Comfortable with a physical role where manual handling is a frequent requirement * Respect for others and values diversity; happy to listen and work as part of a team * A can-do attitude with a flexible and dynamic approach * The ability to use own initiative and thrives under pressure * The ability to learn how to operate our handheld scanners The hours you would work: A 5-on, 2-off shift pattern, comprising 45 hours per week (overtime is possible/allowed if production requires it). Working hours: 14:00–24:00, with flexibility required. Rate of pay: £13.73 per hour for the 45 hours, with prospects for growth, advancement to the next level, and salary increases. (1.25× the regular hourly rate if the total number of hours worked exceeds 45 hours in a workweek.) What else we can offer you: • Loyalty rewarded – earn an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service • Secure your future - You will be automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme after three months of service (contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%) • Eyecare vouchers to help you look after your vision • Fortnightly pay for regular, reliable income • Extensive learning & development platform, available in multiple languages to support your growth • Company accommodation available where required • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it • Private GP service for fast, convenient access to medical advice • Free onsite parking • Festive fun with our all-staff December advent calendar and prizes to be won • Exclusive BHN discounts on a wide range of brands and services • Free Will Writing Opportunities twice a year • Education - Free English Training Opportunities • Study Sponsorship opportunities • Free Fruit

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947. From father to son, every day for over 75 years, our family business is growing. We innovate and change but our values always stay the same. We’re a team who pride ourselves on the Goatham’s way, passionate about growing the very best quality British apples and pears. We have excellent opportunities available for experienced and responsible individuals to join our transport department in the role of HGV Class 1 Driver. The purpose of this role is to ensure our goods are transported both safely and securely. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to UK driving laws and legislation and ensuring respect for the environment and public. Please note, vehicles are allocated on a job basis and therefore you will not necessarily be assigned a permanent truck to operate. Responsibilities Include: * Ensuring all aspects safety and customer site rules are adhered to. * Ensuring all transport legislation including driver’s hours and vehicle defect reporting is adhered to. * Taking responsibility for the security of any products carried whilst in transit. This can include long distance journeys which may mean spending occasional nights away from home. * To drive in a safe and economic matter in line with UK driving laws and legislation. * Carrying out various trailer work; including chilled refrigerators, curtain siders, low loaders and containers. * Ensuring all delivery and collection notes and paperwork are correct. * Providing accurate paperwork relevant to debriefing of allocated jobs. * Providing an exceptional standard of service to our customers and colleagues. * Operating a forklift or pump truck as and when required to load and/or unload vehicles. * Maintaining cleanliness of company vehicles and wearing any PPE as required. * Occasional operating of our 30 seater company bus Our perfect HGV Class 1 Driver would have: * A HGV Class 1 license and current Tacho Card is essential * A PSV license would prove advantageous, or alternatively the willingness to undertake the training (funded by the company) * Proven working experience of operating HGV Class 1 Vehicles is essential * Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards * The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions * Comfortable with a physical role where manual handling is a frequent requirement * A can-do attitude with the ability to use own initiative * The ability to commit to a flexible and often unsociable working pattern and hours The hours you would work: An average of a 55 hour working week comprising of a rolling shift pattern of 5 on 1 off (week one) and 5 on 2 off (week 2). Please note, this averages as 1 in 12 full weekends off) Rate of pay: £17.36 for the first 40 hours £21.70 after 40 hours An additional allowance paid for overnight stays. Additional bonus paid for driving of 30 seater buses What else we can offer you: • Loyalty rewarded – earn an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service • Secure your future - You will be automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme after three months of service (contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%) • Eyecare vouchers to help you look after your vision • Fortnightly pay for regular, reliable income • Extensive learning & development platform, available in multiple languages to support your growth • Company accommodation available where required • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it • Private GP service for fast, convenient access to medical advice • Free onsite parking • Festive fun with our all-staff December advent calendar and prizes to be won • Exclusive BHN discounts on a wide range of brands and services • Free Will Writing Opportunities twice a year • Education - Free English Training Opportunities • Study Sponsorship opportunities • Free Fruit

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