Forklift Driver

Prime Appointments Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Sick pay scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Maldon, Essex is recruiting a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role starts at £14.50 per hour for the first three months, increasing to £30,000 per year when transferring to the client's direct contract.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift, perform daily checks, load and unload, and help move stock across production areas. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely
• Carry out daily forklift and vehicle checks
• Load and unload vehicles
• Move stock around the warehouse and production areas
• Prepare products for dispatch
• Work with hauliers and internal teams
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and hygiene
• General warehouse duties as required

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Health and safety awareness

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Maldon, Essex | £14.50 per hour, increasing to £30,000 after 3 months

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract | First 3 Months via Prime Appointments

Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm

Prime Appointments are recruiting for a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join an established food manufacturing business in Maldon.

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with the first 3 months through Prime Appointments. Following successful completion of the first 3 months, you will transfer onto the client's direct fixed-term contract, with your salary increasing to £30,000 per year.

There may also be opportunities to move onto alternative shift patterns further down the line, depending on business requirements.

Please note: Full UK driving licence is required as you will be driving forklifts on public roads

Duties will of the Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative include:

• Operating a counterbalance forklift
• Carrying out daily forklift and vehicle checks
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely
• Moving stock around the warehouse and production areas
• Preparing products for dispatch
• Working with hauliers and internal teams
• Completing relevant paperwork accurately
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene
• General warehouse duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing would be an advantage
• Good attention to detail
• A strong health and safety awareness
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

These are the initial working hours. Alternative shifts may become available further down the line depending on the needs of the business.

What's in it for you?

• £14.50 per hour for the first 3 months
• £30,000 salary when transferring to the client's direct contract
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Sick pay scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Private medical insurance after qualifying period
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts

If you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a stable opportunity with a salary increase after 3 months.