Forklift Driver

Oak Employment Ltd; Great Blakenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking a Night Forklift Driver for a full-time position in Great Blakenham, Ipswich. The role involves unloading/load vehicles, moving pallets, and assisting with order picking and packing. Candidates must hold a current Counterbalance Licence and ideally have experience in a warehouse. The position offers competitive pay at £13.61 per hour and includes benefits such as a company performance bonus, medical insurance, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Company performance bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service benefit

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for progression

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Online payslips portal

Qualifications

• A current Counterbalance Licence is essential.
• Experience in warehouse/distribution environment is required.
• Professional and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load vehicles.
• Move pallets between warehouses.
• Assist with order picking and packing as required.

Skills

Counterbalance Licence

VNA licence

PPT licence

Reliability

Professionalism

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Night Forklift Driver – Great Blakenham, Ipswich

Location: Great Blakenham, Ipswich

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00pm – 2:30am

Pay Rate: £13.61 per hour (PAYE)

Contract: Ongoing, full-time nights

About the Role

We are recruiting a Night Forklift Driver on behalf of our client, a long‑established and reputable business based in Great Blakenham, Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, secure company offering stability, progression, and great employee benefits.

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Responsibilities

• Unloading and loading vehicles
• Moving pallets between warehouses
• Assisting with order picking and packing as required

Requirements

• A current Counterbalance Licence (essential)
• VNA and PPT licences (advantageous)
• Previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment
• A reliable and professional approach to work

Benefits

• £13.61 per hour PAYE
• Annual salary review
• Company performance bonus (after 6 months, subject to performance)
• Private Medical Insurance and Cashback Plans (after 3 years of service)
• Death in Service benefit – x2 annual salary
• Free on‑site parking at a brand‑new facility
• Opportunities to progress within a large, stable organisation
• Weekly pay, holiday pay, and pension contributions
• Easy‑to‑use online payslips portal