Forklift Driver

Prime Appointments Ltd; Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. is seeking a Forklift Driver in Earls Colne for a temporary-to-permanent role. The position offers a 06:00–15:00 shift, with hourly pay around £14.50–£15.50, and weekly pay while temp.

The ideal candidate will hold a current Counterbalance licence, have prior yard work experience, and be able to lift 25 kg. Willingness to train on a side loader is required. This role supports yard and production operations within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift in yard/warehouse environments.
• In-date Counterbalance licence is required.
• Ability to lift 25 kg and handle heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely around yard and manufacturing site.
• Load and unload heavy materials and products.
• Move stock between yard, storage areas and production.
• Position and stack materials safely.
• Carry out daily checks on equipment and report faults.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Prepare materials for production and dispatch.
• Assist with movement of heavy materials as needed.
• Perform heavy lifting as required.
• Support wider manufacturing team as needed.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

FLT operation

Counterbalance licence

yard work

lift 25kg

train on side loader

Job description

Forklift Driver – Temp to Perm

Location: Earls Colne
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06.00-15.00

Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Forklift Driver in the Earls Colne area, to join our well established Client.

This role is Temp to Perm, Starting at £14.50 PH

Forklift Driver duties:

• Operating a FLT safely and efficiently around the yard and manufacturing site
• Loading and unloading heavy materials and products
• Moving stock and materials between the yard, storage areas and production
• Safely positioning and stacking materials
• Carrying out daily checks on the Side Loader and reporting any faults
• General yard duties including keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised
• Loading and preparing materials for production and dispatch
• Assisting with the movement and handling of heavy materials
• Manual handling and heavy lifting as required
• Supporting the wider manufacturing team when required
• Following all site health & safety procedures and safe systems of work

The ideal Forklift Driver

• Must have an in date Counterbalance licence
• Previous yard work preferred
• must be able to lift 25kg bags
• Be willing to train on a side loader

Hours and Pay:

• 06.00-15.00
• £15.50ph
• Weekly Pay whilst temp