Forklift Driver

The Staffing Network Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Onsite parking

Ongoing training

Job summary

The Staffing Network Ltd in Mendlesham is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for an immediate start. You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, load/unload deliveries, and support warehouse operations in a busy logistics environment.

We offer long-term work with weekly pay, on-site parking, and ongoing training within a professional team. Own transport is essential due to location.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse experience
• Experience loading and unloading vehicles
• Manual duties alongside FLT work
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach within a busy warehouse environment

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move pallets and stock safely around the warehouse
• Load and unload vehicles
• Receive and book in deliveries
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch
• Move stock to designated warehouse locations
• Support stock control and inventory accuracy
• Carry out general warehouse duties as required
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to achieve daily targets
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Follow all health and safety procedures and warehouse processes

Skills

FLT licence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexible work

Job description

Forklift Driver Immediate start

We are recruiting Forklift drivers for our busy client based in Mendlesham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established logistics operation supporting a major food distribution contract. The successful candidate will operate a forklift to transport materials, load and unload deliveries, maintain inventory accuracy, and support warehouse operations.

Shift: Monday to Friday

Hours: Late shift 14:30-23:00

Pay rate: £14.29p/h

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move pallets and stock safely around the warehouse
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Receiving and booking in deliveries
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch
• Moving stock to designated warehouse locations
• Supporting stock control and inventory accuracy
• Carrying out general warehouse duties as required
• Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to achieve daily targets
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Following all health & safety procedures and warehouse processes

What we are looking For

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse experience
• Experience loading and unloading vehicles
• Happy carrying out manual warehouse duties alongside FLT work
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach within a busy warehouse environment

What We Offer

• Long term work
• Weekly pay
• Monday to Friday shift
• Free onsite car parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive team
• A safe and modern working environment

Licence/Certification

• Forklift Licence or certificate essential

Experience

• Warehouse: 1 year preferred

Own transport essential due to location

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