Forklift Driver

Job Advert; Leiston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Permanent position after 3-month trial

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

Supportive, friendly working enviro n/

Job summary

Job Advert in Leiston is seeking a Forklift Driver for a full-time, permanent role after a 3‑month trial. You must have a Counterbalance forklift licence and a full UK C1 driving licence to collect parts from local suppliers using company vehicles. The role offers stability and overtime with a supportive team.

Hours are 40 per week with a permanent position following the trial. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after probation, income protection, and enhanced overtime rates are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Full UK C1 driving licence.
• Previous warehouse or stores experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisation.
• A reliable, proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Process goods inwards and outwards.
• Pick and pack parts accurately.
• Maintain stock accuracy and inventory records.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Transport materials around the warehouse and site.
• Collect parts and materials from local suppliers using company vehicles.
• Carry out regular stock checks and support stores operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Organisational skills

Proactive

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Full UK driving licence (C1)

Job description

Looking for a long-term role with great benefits, overtime and real job security? We're looking for a qualified Forklift Driver to join a well-established business in Leiston.

Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent following a successful 3-month trial period

We're currently looking for a Forklift Driver to join a well-established local business in Leiston, known for looking after its staff and offering real stability.

You'll need a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and a full UK C1 driving licence, as the role includes collecting parts from local suppliers in company vehicles. Previous warehouse or stores experience is preferred, but we're mostly looking for someone reliable, proactive and good with the details.

Forklift Driver duties:

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently
• Processing goods inwards and outwards
• Picking and packing parts accurately
• Maintaining stock accuracy and inventory records
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Transporting materials around the warehouse and site
• Collecting parts and materials from local suppliers using company vehicles
• Carrying out regular stock checks and supporting stores operations

What we're looking for:

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence
• Full UK C1 driving licence
• Previous warehouse or stores experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A reliable, proactive approach to work

Benefits:

• Immediate start available
• Permanent position after a successful 3-month trial
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays after probation
• Income protection scheme
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Supportive, friendly working environment