Forklift Driver - Warehouse Operative
| Company: | inploi |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £15.20 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, NW9 6AQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
About us:
The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery. Founded by Gail Meija in 1993, The Bread Factory, originally known as Gail Force, began by supplying some of London's most prestigious restaurants, including many with Michelin stars. More than three decades later, we continue to work closely with the best chefs, alongside grocers, foodservice partners and our own neighbourhood bakery, GAIL's.
The Bread Factory is synonymous with quality. We have been awarded more than 100 Great Taste Awards and have held a Royal Warrant since 2016, when it was first granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 2024, the warrant was renewed by His Majesty The King.
We source our ingredients thoughtfully, partnering with farmers and millers who align with our values. The result: delicious, carefully made baked goods that support a more sustainable and nutritious food system; bringing great bread to more tables every day.
Location: Hendon (London)
Working Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Pay: £15.20/hr
Shift pattern: Monday - Friday
Counterbalance and Flexi Forklift Driving Licence and Full UK Driving Licence required.
Key Responsibilities:
· Complying with the Company’s Health and Safety regulations.
· Complying with the Company’s personal Hygiene regulations.
· Receiving goods into the warehouse, tracing them and allocating them to the different departments on a FEFO basis
· Ensure bakers have raw materials available at all times
· Stock control
· Inform Warehouse Manager of any potential drawbacks
Main Duties:
· Daily/Weekly/Monthly stock control
· Warehouse FEFO rotation, regular cleaning and tidying according to Company regulations
· Gail's packaging, stock and orders management
· Stock rotation
· Traceability on all products that enter the Warehouse
· Accurate daily transfers to each Production department
· Temperature checking for the fridge every 3 hours
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
· Monitor Ingredients shortages complaints from Production
· Feedback from Technical Department and Day Operations Manager
· Accuracy on stock control/ordering
Person Specification
· Good knowledge of written and spoken English
· Punctuality and good attention to details
· Management skills
· Knowledge of MS Office
· Hold C/B & Flexi truck licence
· Knowledge of Epicor Tropos WMS.
· Check accuracy of delivery - "Transfer Orders and PO lines".
· Carry out daily forklift inspections.
What’s in it for you:
- Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
- 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
- 24-hour GP service
- Cycle to work scheme