FLT Driver (Continental Shift Pattern)

Job Introduction

Would you like to work for a rapidly growing and successful Company in 2026?

The FLT Driver role will involve working an annualised 12-hour shift pattern on a '4 on 4 off' basis consisting of 2 days, and 2 nights.

Cawingredients supply high volume soft drinks principally to the UK market. We operate from a state of the art production and warehousing facility based on one site in North Yorkshire.

We currently employ over 600 people are seeking to strengthen out team by recruiting additional Reach Drivers to support our growth, having gone through significant expansion.

Recruiting the right people is an integral part of our growth plans. If you want to be part of a highly focused environment, where attention to detail, excellent skills and diligence is required this could be the role for you.

You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles, with both Reach and Counterbalance licenses being essential. You will need to have worked within fast paced warehousing/distribution environment previously.

You will be required to operate MHE equipment with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety at all times.

Key Accountabilities

• Operating powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials.
• Order picking
• Organising orders for distribution and moving them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.
• Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment.
• Examining and reporting on products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Running and overseeing Krones/ACMI Robots
• Responsible for completing all procedural paperwork
• Keeping the warehouse, working areas and grounds clean and tidy at all time
• Supporting stock checks and maintaining stock accuracy
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.

Cawingredients are committed to growth and have a clear strategy to continue growing, the warehouse is in the process of expanding in order to double its current footprint, this alongside recruiting addition personnel will help meet our customer demands for 2026 and beyond.

We believe we offer good employment opportunities and benefit packages; as such this helps us to retain a loyal workforce. We are a profitable and stable business that can offer you job security, training and ongoing development.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Warehousing/distribution NVQ or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience within a FMCG environment
• Reach & Counterbalance licenses
• Experience of working in demanding environments
• Bulk stacking and drive in racking experience

We believe that this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FLT Driver to join an already established team, that thrive on challenges.

Salary: £33,750.00-£39,294.72 (within 2 years all drivers are expected to be earning the top rate salary)

At Cawingredients we value our team and offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance:

Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future:

• 5% Employee, 3% Employer

Length of Service Leave – Rewarding loyalty with up to 4 extra days of annual leave:

• 5 years = 2 extra days
• 10 years = 1 extra day
• 15 years = 1 extra day
• Pro rata for part-time employees

Life Insurance – Providing peace of mind with:

• 2× annual salary

Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Prioritising your well-being with:

• Healthcare Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – confidential support whenever you need it
• Doctor Line & Fitness Programs – promoting a healthy lifestyle

Financial Well-being – We help you plan for a secure future with free access to professional financial coaching.

Family-Friendly Policies – Enhanced Paternity Leave.

Company Sick Pay – Up to 10 paid sick days per year, ensuring support during challenging times.

Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping deals, and more through various platforms

Experience:

• Fast paced warehousing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Reach Truck (required)
• Counterbalance license (preferred)