Forklift Driver

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a prominent brewery in Enfield. Responsibilities include safely handling kegs, unloading deliveries, and supporting production operations. Candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence and have a focus on safety. This is a full-time position with early and late shifts, primarily Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.
• Previous experience is desired, particularly in brewing or beverage sectors.
• Strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre kegs to support kegline production.
• Unload deliveries and transport goods.
• Sort and organise keg storage.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Forklift Driver (Counterbalance) - Enfield (Agency Position for Client in the Brewing Industry)

Location: Enfield

Job Type: Full-time

Agency Vacancy on behalf of our client

Requirements: Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and growing brewery based in Enfield, is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to support their production and packaging operations. This role is vital to maintaining smooth workflow across keg handling, goods‑in, and general warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvring kegs (empty and finished product) to support kegline production.
• Unloading deliveries from trailers and transporting goods to designated areas.
• Sorting and organising keg storage within the yard as required.
• Handling and manoeuvring chemical IBCs for changeovers when instructed.
• Supporting routine tasks within the packaging department, including:
• Cleaning and maintaining waste bins.
• Allocating deliveries to the correct departments.

Working Hours

Early Shift: 06:15 - 14:15

Late Shift: 14:15 - 22:15

Primarily Monday to Thursday (dependent on production volume)

Friday shifts may be requested.

No weekend work.

Candidate Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Previous forklift experience (experience within brewing or beverage production is an advantage).
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced, hands‑on production environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work well within a team.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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