Fork Lift Truck Driver

Clays Limited; Bungay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Clays Limited, a historic publisher based near Bungay, seeks a skilled Forklift Operator to safely load and unload goods and support warehouse operations. You will handle materials with care, use warehouse systems for tracking, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

We value reliability and teamwork. The role requires compliance with health and safety guidelines, physical capability for heavy lifting, and willingness to learn with on-site training provided for forklift licensing.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Forklift license preferred but not essential (training provided).
• Mechanical knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience with load handling techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload goods from lorries and storage areas.
• Manage materials handling processes, ensuring proper storage and retrieval of items.
• Adhere to all health & safety guidelines.
• Utilise warehouse management systems for tracking inventory and processing shipments.
• Assist in shipping and receiving operations, ensuring that all items are accounted for and properly documented.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Perform heavy lifting as required, handling materials safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to optimise workflow and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health & safety

Warehouse management systems

Teamwork

Shipping & receiving

Heavy lifting

Troubleshooting basics

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts to load and unload materials, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and on time. This role requires an understanding of warehouse management systems and a commitment to maintaining safety standards.

Duties

• Operate forklifts to load and unload goods from lorries and storage areas.
• Manage materials handling processes, ensuring proper storage and retrieval of items.
• Adhere to all health & safety guidelines.
• Utilise warehouse management systems for tracking inventory and processing shipments.
• Assist in shipping and receiving operations, ensuring that all items are accounted for and properly documented.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Perform heavy lifting as required, handling materials safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to optimise workflow and improve operational efficiency.

Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is essential, with a strong understanding of shipping and receiving processes.
• Forklift truck license preferred but not essential (training provided)
• Mechanical knowledge is advantageous for troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Experience with load handling techniques is highly desirable. If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for logistics and materials handling, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Forklift Operator.

About Us

We have been operating for over 200 years, producing some of the most well-known and best-selling books in the UK, providing an invaluable service to a range of publishing clients and in turn, bringing you and your family the books you love to read. With over 800 employees based on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, we supply over 150 million books per year and have recently been acquired by Elcograf. Through this union, we have a strong and exciting future ahead of us and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Please note, due to the location of our factory, it would be preferable if you have your own transport.