Forklift Driver | £15.51/Hour

Kingdom People; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom People is looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to join a busy Chandler's Ford site, offering a fast-paced environment in food production and logistics. The role emphasizes hands-on operations, safety, and adherence to processes.

You will operate reach trucks, handle stock movements, and contribute to production flow with accurate documentation in SAP. An early shift pattern and competitive hourly rate are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach truck licence is required.
• Proven experience in a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment.
• Comfort with manual lifting up to 20 kg and maintaining safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate Reach trucks to move materials and stock efficiently.
• Supply and collect materials to/from busy production areas.
• Process picking and documentation, and track stock in SAP.
• Handle manual stock movements and lift up to 20 kg.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety across yard and production floors.

Skills

Reach truck licence

Warehouse experience

Manual handling

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver looking for an active, hands-on role with a competitive hourly rate? We have an excellent, fast-paced opportunity based in Chandler's Ford, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy industrial environment rather than sitting at a desk.

If you bring a strong work ethic and solid reach truck skills, this is the position for you.

What Is On Offer?

• Competitive Pay: £15.51 per hour.
• Great Shift Pattern: Fixed early shifts running 07:00 to 15:30.
• Active Work: Keep moving with physical tasks, including manual handling and lifting up to 20kg.
• Independence & Support: Enjoy managing your own daily tasks across the yard and warehouse while working as part of a supportive team.

The Role

You will be working in a dynamic food production and logistics facility. It is a genuine industrial environment with the typical sights, sounds, and aromas of food manufacturing, making it a great fit if you enjoy a straightforward, energetic atmosphere where the time flies by.

Daily duties include:

• Safely operating Reach trucks to keep materials and stock moving efficiently.
• Supplying and collecting materials directly to and from busy production areas.
• Managing picking, filling out documentation, and accurately tracking stock on SAP.
• Handling manual stock movements and lifting up to 20kg.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety across the yard and production floors.

What We Need From You

• A valid, recognised Reach truck licence.
• Proven experience in a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment.
• Physical capability to comfortable manage regular manual lifting up to 20kg.
• Comfort working within a busy food manufacturing facility (a Basic Food Hygiene certificate is a bonus).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.