Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Prime Appointments Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd. is recruiting for a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative in Maldon to join an established food manufacturing business. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the first 3 months via Prime Appointments, transferring to the client on a direct contract with salary rising to £30,000 per year.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with potential shift changes in the future. A valid UK forklift licence and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative (CM/HQMS005926) Maldon, England

Salary: GBP14.5 - GBP15 per hour

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

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 licenceis 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
• 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
• 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
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Life assurance and income protection
• Private medical insurance after qualifying period
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme