Forklift jobs in York

About us:

At Total Foodservice, we believe a great workplace starts with great people. Our teams are central to everything we do, combining passion and expertise to deliver high‑quality food solutions to chefs and caterers across the UK. As part of the Country Range Group, Creed has been supporting the foodservice industry since 1972.

We are currently merging with Creed Foodservice, a Kitwave Group business with a strong reputation for customer service. This merger brings together two respected foodservice specialists, strengthening our combined capability and nationwide reach.

Operating from depots in Cheltenham, Ilkeston, High Wycombe, Clitheroe, and York, we provide a reliable one‑stop solution across ambient, chilled, frozen, non‑food, and fresh produce ranges, serving customers across hospitality, education, healthcare, and leisure sectors.

Proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer and recognised as one of the Top 75 Best Companies to Work For in 2023, we continue to put people first and offer genuine opportunities to grow.

The Role:

We’re looking for a proactive and driven Nightshift Warehouse Assistant Manager to support the leadership of our York night operation. This is a fast-paced and hands-on role where you’ll help ensure all picking, consolidation, and loading activities are completed accurately and on time keeping our deliveries running smoothly and our customers satisfied.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining exceptional service levels, supporting team performance, and ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Nightshift Warehouse Manager in leading the goods-out operation
• Ensure all picking, consolidation, and loading is completed accurately, on time, and in line with schedules
• Help manage and develop a team of up to 20–60 warehouse colleagues
• Ensure vehicles are loaded in the correct sequence for efficient route departures
• Oversee completion of route paperwork and invoicing accurately and on time
• Promote a customer-first, solutions-focused team culture
• Support with recruitment, training, coaching, and development of the team
• Maintain high standards of warehouse hygiene, housekeeping, and safety
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety regulations
• Monitor and report on KPIs, service levels, and productivity
• Provide management cover when required and support wider operational leadership
• Maintain equipment to safe and compliant standards
• Drive continuous improvement and share ideas to enhance performance

About You:

We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who thrives in a nightshift environment and enjoys leading from the front.

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or Manager
• Strong understanding of goods-out and warehouse operations, ideally within Foodservice or FMCG
• Experience leading and developing teams, including coaching and performance management
• Solid knowledge of health & safety, food safety, HACCP, and compliance procedures
• Strong IT and organisational skills, including experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience managing budgets and costs
• MHE or forklift licence
• Experience using RF scanners or voice picking systems

What You Get in Return:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Employee discount and access to an online discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme (including legal, financial, and wellbeing support)
• Recognition for your achievements and contributions
• Opportunity to join staff initiatives including savings schemes, charity lottery, and volunteering days
• A supportive, friendly, and people-focused working environment

Our Values:

• Commercial – Delivering value and results, every time
• Friendly – Supportive, approachable, and inclusive
• Nurturing – Encouraging growth and development
• Proud – Striving for excellence in everything we do

Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00pm-5:30am

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age, as outlined in our equal opportunities policy

Pay: Up to £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person