Forklift Driver

Pin Point Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment seeks a skilled Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Colchester, within the Food Production Sector. You will be part of a friendly, supportive team, handling orders, inbound/outbound goods, and stock rotation.

The successful candidate will hold a counterbalance forklift license and have experience in logistics or warehouse operations, with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Forklift license (counterbalance) required.
• Experience in logistics or warehouse operations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders.
• Receive and dispatch goods.
• Perform inbound and outbound goods inspections.
• Pack incoming stock and rotate stock, including pallet handling.
• Review orders for accuracy.
• Maintain warehouse health & safety procedures.
• Maintain space efficiency within the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift license

Logistics experience

Independent working

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Quick learner

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a skilled Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Colchester.

This role would suit a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a Food Production Sector.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will vary depending on operational requirements. Typical responsibilities include:

• Picking and packing orders
• Receiving and dispatching goods
• Conducting inbound and outbound goods inspections
• Packing incoming stock away and rotating stock, including pallet handling
• Reviewing orders to ensure accuracy
• Maintaining warehouse health & safety procedures at all times, including housekeeping and equipment maintenance
• Maintaining space efficiency within the warehouse

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will possess:

• A valid counterbalance forklift license
• Relevant experience in logistics or warehouse operations
• The ability to work independently
• A strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy
• The ability to learn quickly
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills