FLT Driver (Reach Truck)
Farmfoods
£14.28 per hour GBP per hour
Warrington
Full time, permanent
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About Farmfoods
Farmfoods is a supermarket chain. They specialise in frozen food.
Job description from Farmfoods
We offer a permanent full time position working 5 days from 7 each week, including at least one weekend day.
Shift patterns include:
- Night shift (10:00pm- 6:00am)
We offer an hourly pay rate of £14.28 per hour for Night shifts.
You will be guaranteed a minimum of 37.5 hours work per week for full time positions and if you’re looking to earn a bit more then overtime is regularly available.
In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:
- 30 days annual leave.
- Regular breaks during your shift (plus additional warming breaks when picking in the cold store).
- Full training provided.
- Free canteen facilities.
- 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
- A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
- Free life assurance.
- Workplace pension.
- Accurately and quickly replenish stock within the warehouse.
- Keep accurate records.
- Work within the health and safety requirements of the site.
- To have previous Reach Truck (FLT) experience and a valid in-date Reach Truck licence.
- To be physically fit as this is a demanding role and you will be expected to achieve productivity targets.
- A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
- Although it is not essential, if you have experience of working in a warehouse environment or experience working with manual handling equipment then let us know about it in your application.
A bit about us:
Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.
Our warehouse operatives are the backbone of our distribution operation and are essential to ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service to our customers.
Job insights from Breakroom
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What you’ll do as a Fork-lift truck driver:
- Drive fork-lift truck
- Loading and unloading of goods from forklift truck
- Train and pass relevant driving and safety tests
- Responsible for health and saftey
- Basic maintenance of vehicle
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Farmfoods pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
53% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Farmfoods pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
67% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do Farmfoods pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Farmfoods pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Farmfoods get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
49% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Farmfoods pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Farmfoods do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
44% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Farmfoods?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 16% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 42% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 34% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Farmfoods worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
74% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Farmfoods workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
39% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Farmfoods workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Farmfoods?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Farmfoods managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
54% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Farmfoods?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Farmfoods job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
74% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Farmfoods good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
41% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Farmfoods feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Farmfoods get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
46% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Farmfoods?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
74% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Farmfoods enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
57% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Farmfoods recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Farmfoods?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Farmfoods?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 48% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Farmfoods head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Farmfoods is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Farmfoods employees say about their job
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Best thing
a couple of members of the team
Worst thing
customers and workload
Store assistant at Farmfoods, March 2025
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Best thing
The people and the money
Worst thing
Customers
Retail assistant at Farmfoods, February 2025
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