Forklift Driver

Prime Appointments; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a role on the outskirts of Ipswich. Immediate start available with a 12-month contract. Pay ranges from £13–£14 per hour, with 39 hours per week and overtime at enhanced rates. Own transport is required for this site.

Main duties include driving a counterbalance forklift, handling goods in and out, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Over time, duties may expand to include loading/unloading deliveries and stock taking.

Qualifications

• Must have in-date counter balance forklift license.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Process goods in and out of the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock records.
• Perform accurate picking and packing of parts.
• Move goods around the warehouse as required.
• Load and unload deliveries to and from pallets.
• Collect parts from suppliers and ensure stock is up to date.
• Regular stock takes to maintain stores.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Role: Forklift Driver

Location: Outskirts of Ipswich (Own transport required)

Pay: £13ph-£14ph

Hours: 39 hours per week (06:30-14:48)

Contract: 12 months

Start date: Immediate

We need a Forklift Driver to start immediately for a company based in Ipswich, Suffolk. We a offering starting rate up to £14ph. Overtime also available at increased rates of pay!

FLT / Warehouse duties include:

• Driving a counterbalance forklift


• Processing goods in and out


• Maintaining inventory


• Accurate picking & packing of parts within the warehouse


• Moving goods within the warehouse


• Loading and unloading of deliveries


• Collecting parts from suppliers


• Regular stock taking to ensure stores are maintained

You need an in-date counter balance forklift license to be considered for this role.

Hours of work are Monday-Friday, 06:30-15:00