Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Forklift Operator – Permanent

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. We’re reimagining coffee experiences in over 50 countries and counting, as a key part of the Coca-Cola System. Whether you get your coffee in a store, from a machine, at home, or on the go – we’ve got you covered.

Our roastery in Basildon, is one of the biggest roasteries in Europe and allows us to produce 45,000 tonnes of coffee a year. This is where all our coffee supplied to the UK and world is roasted and grounded, and we must say it’s a truly fantastic team and site to be part of. This is a great opportunity to come onboard and hit the ground running with your experience or we can offer full training to get you up to speed.

Our teams make a difference. Whether that’s working on new tech for the perfect pour, helping our teams grow, creating award-winning campaigns, crunching the numbers, or developing the latest exciting menu item; together, we stir up success.

We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities, and help your local community too.

We also want to help you grow in your career through amazing experiences, our apprenticeship scheme, and development programmes. At Costa, you can go beyond the day-to-day.

And as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, there’s never been a better time to join.

So, why Costa?

We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression and integrity, with some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal:

• Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
• A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• 50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
• Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme
• And that’s not all. Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your unique self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players.

What you’ll do

• Forklift Operation: Safely operate a forklift to move, load, and unload stock within the warehouse. Ensure that goods are transported without damage and are stored in the appropriate locations.
• Goods In: Receive and process inbound deliveries, verifying the quantity and quality of goods. Accurately update inventory records and report any discrepancies or damages.
• Outbound Collections: Prepare and process orders for outbound delivery. This includes picking, packing, labelling, and coordinating with logistics partners for timely dispatch.
• Inventory Management: Use warehouse management software to track inventory levels, update stock records, and manage order processing. Ensure data accuracy and timely entry of all transactions.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the proper handling of materials and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Report any safety hazards or incidents to the Warehouse Operations Manager. Daily safety checks of the forklift trucks.
• General Warehouse Duties: Assist with general warehouse tasks, including organizing and maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse, conducting regular stock counts, and supporting other team members as needed. Perform fire marshal duties when required. Train new members on key H&S requirements

It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in:

• Forklift Certification: Valid counterbalance/pivot steer certification is required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics role, with a strong emphasis on forklift operation and inventory management.
• Experience operating a forklift to move stock, managing inbound and outbound logistics, and utilizing computer systems for inventory management
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to lift and move heavy items
• Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for accuracy in processing orders and handling inventory.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

For any reasonable adjustments and general queries, please get in touch with [email protected]