Why Clawson?
We are a truly unique business! Our award-winning cheese is considered a national treasure, and we have over a hundred years of cheesemaking experience. From our dairy farmers’ cooperative through our modern factories and on to our multiple customers from all over the world, our Protected Designation of Origin Stilton is a British heritage brand to be truly proud of.
Our people are experts in their craft – they care passionately about what they do, have great integrity, constantly innovate and stick together.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated team leader with strong forklift truck driving skills to join the Clawson family situated in the picturesque village of Long Clawson, just 6 miles from Melton Mowbray.
What you’ll do
This leadership role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of our cold storage facility, overseeing daily activities, managing team members, and ensuring products are safely and efficiently moved, stored, and dispatched while maintaining all traceability records using electronic systems. The role involves working in a chilled environment, so experience in similar conditions is preferred.
At Clawson, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for our team to thrive and deliver excellence every day is important. We need you to demonstrate our values by:
We Care
· Champion a safe and respectful workplace by attending daily H&S meetings, enforcing PPE use, following H&S and hygiene procedures, and completing accurate accident investigations.
· Promote wellbeing through responsible behaviour, reporting issues, upholding standards, and encouraging a positive safety culture.
· Ensure all records are completed on time and all activities align with Health & Safety, environmental, and company policies.
Togetherness
· Motivate and develop your team through daily performance updates, team briefings, clear communication, and structured training programmes.
· Handle staff matters professionally, including return-to-work interviews, lateness or misconduct investigations, and supporting morale and development.
· Collaborate across the business, ensuring your team and equipment are ready ahead of production, and covering for the Cold Store Manager when needed.
Passion
· Drive productivity by meeting labour targets, identifying operational improvements, and maintaining a strong understanding of products and process controls.
· Take pride in delivering high standards while encouraging team performance and striving for continuous improvement.
· Recognise team training needs and implement development opportunities to support safe and effective working.
Innovation
· Use systems like NAV to manage stock, scan goods in and out accurately, and maintain clear records; complete relevant IT training as required.
· Operate forklift trucks safely, conducting both personal start-up and random checks, and ensure all driving complies with safety regulations.
· Proactively address audit non-compliances, support efficiency, and take on additional tasks to enhance operational performance.
Integrity
· Demonstrate accountability by taking personal responsibility for your actions and respectfully challenging unsafe or inappropriate behaviours.
· Ensure full compliance with company rules, policies, and procedures while handling information and tasks with transparency and care.
· Maintain professionalism and ethical conduct when managing issues, engaging with staff, and representing the business.
What are we looking for?
· A strong leader with a zero-tolerance approach to Health & Safety and a clear focus on quality and compliance.
· Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck License holder, with the ability to safely carry out manual handling tasks.
· Experience working under pressure with accuracy, strong numeracy, and a good command of English.
· Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work on own initiative while supporting team motivation.
· Competent in using basic IT systems including Excel, Word, and internal reporting tools.
· Able to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines, and respond to production demands and seasonal peaks.
· Ideally has knowledge of food/process manufacturing, COSHH, risk assessments, and quality systems.
· Demonstrates core values of integrity, sound judgment, and professional maturity in all tasks.
What you’ll get in return
· Competitive salary
· Pension
· Private Health Care
· Company Profit Related Bonus
· Life Assurance from day one
· Free drinks
· Free on-site car parking
· Subsidised canteen
· Employee discount at our on-site Cheese shop (Long Clawson site)
· Full access to our partner charity Grocery Aid from day one
· Refer a friend scheme
· Cycle to work scheme
Shift pattern: Monday-Friday 06:15-15:00
Due to the nature of the business and the responsibility of your job role your flexibility to work additional hours, weekends and shifts during seasonal periods may be requested, for the proper performance of your duties. We appreciate your support in helping us meet these demands!
We offer enhanced pay for weekend and overtime hours.
What happens Next?
If you’re passionate about working safely, leading teams, delivering results and thrive in a dynamic environment and have the skills or drive to grow into this role, we’d love to hear from you! Call us on 01664 821395 or email recruitment@clawson.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15.53 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Language:
- basic English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person