Forklift Driver

Adecco; Halstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly employee raffle

Bi-annual employee vouchers

Quarterly staff food events

Free on-site parking

Electric vehicle charging facilities

Overtime opportunities

Stable, long-term permanent employment

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an experienced Forklift Driver for a busy Essex site. The role involves safely moving stock, supporting production, and ensuring materials are delivered to correct locations on time.

We expect counterbalance forklift experience, a good safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Previous experience operating forklifts within a warehouse, manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Transport materials, components, and finished products around the site.
• Supply production areas with required materials to maintain workflow.
• Carry out stock movements within warehouse, workshop, and yard locations.
• Ensure materials are stored correctly and safely.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across work areas.
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support the wider team with general yard and warehouse duties when required.

Skills

Counterbalance licence

Forklift experience

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Organisation

Outdoor work

Job description

Forklift Driver

Location: Essex

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Overtime opportunities available

Salary

Competitive salary with overtime available, offering excellent earning potential.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver to join a busy manufacturing and production environment. This is a varied role involving the safe movement of stock, materials, and finished goods throughout the site, as well as supporting production teams to maintain efficient workflow.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors and will play a key part in ensuring materials are delivered to the right locations safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles.
• Transport materials, components, and finished products around the site.
• Supply production areas with required materials to maintain workflow.
• Carry out stock movements within warehouse, workshop, and yard locations.
• Ensure materials are stored correctly and safely.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across work areas.
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support the wider team with general yard and warehouse duties when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Previous experience operating forklifts within a warehouse, manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking, and proactive approach.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

• Monthly employee raffle
• Bi-annual employee vouchers
• Quarterly staff food events
• Free on-site parking
• Electric vehicle charging facilities
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable, long-term permanent employment