Despatch PPT Drivers

Despatch PPT Drivers - Temp Christmas Work

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PPT Drivers – Branston LN4 1NJ

Transport from Lincoln center available 

Join Our Team This Christmas!

We're looking for a number of reliable and experienced PPT Drivers across all shifts to join our busy potato packing facility during the Christmas production period. This is a fixed-term opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys being part of a hardworking team. Transport to site from Lincoln city centre is available.

Contract: October 2026 to Mid-January 2027 – opportunities for permanent roles for the right candidates.

Branston want to invest in good people who are hardworking, flexible and willing to develop.

 Shift:    4 on, 4 off OR

Day Shift – A Pattern (Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed & Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues)

                                  OR    B Pattern (Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat & Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

              Night Shift – A Pattern (Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed & Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues)

                                     OR  B Pattern (Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat & Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Hours: Day Shift - 6am to finish

              Night Shift – 6pm to finish

Pay:      Days Shift – £14.61

              Night Shift - £16.44

Overtime: Opportunities available

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) safely and efficiently.
• Transport potato products around a site for storage and then distribution to customers.
• Carry out daily equipment checks and report any faults or damage.
• Follow all health and safety, food safety, and hygiene procedures.
• Load and unload lorries via despatch bays.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and dispatch teams to maintain workflow.
• Assist with general warehouse duties when required.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices.

About You

You'll have:

• A valid Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) licence or relevant in-house training or if experience we can offer an inhouse refresher course.
• Experience operating a PPT in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime during peak production periods.

Experience within a food manufacturing environment would be an advantage but is not essential. For the right candidate we may consider providing in-house PPT training.