Forklift Driver

Gap Personnel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a distribution team in Laindon. The role involves loading and unloading goods, maintaining stock accuracy, and conducting pre-use checks on the forklift. Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance FLT license and prior warehouse experience. This temporary full-time position offers a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT license is essential.
• Experience in forklift operation is required.
• Ability to lift up to 15 kg using manual-handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Placing and removing pallets at height.
• Loading and unloading boxes.
• Transporting goods around the warehouse.

Skills

Valid Counterbalance FLT license

Experience operating a forklift safely

Able to lift to 15 kg

General warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Awareness of health & safety requirements

Job description

gap personnel are seeking a Counterbalance forklift driver to join our client’s distribution team in Laindon.

Hours:09:00-17:00

Location:Laindon SS15

Type: temporary– Full time – Temporary, ongoing position.

Pay:£13.50ph

Start date:Mon 24 th November

Key duties:

• Placing and removing pallets at height
• Loading and unloading boxes
• Assisting with audit counts,
• Transporting goods around the warehouse
• Maintaining accurate stock locations
• Conducting basic pre-use checks on the FLT

Skills & Experience:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT license (essential).
• Experience operating a forklift safely and confidently.
• Able to lift to 15 kg using correct manual-handling techniques.
• General warehouse experience, including pallet movements and stock handling.
• Good attention to detail for accurate counting and stock checks.
• Awareness of health & safety requirements in a warehouse.

To apply for this Forklift Driver position, please apply now or submit updated CV to [e-mail] or contact southend branch on 01702 987900