Forklift Operative

Right Now Recruitment; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group is seeking an experienced Forklift Operative for night shifts in a busy freight and logistics environment in Sunbury-on-Thames. You will load, unload, and position goods safely, while supporting a fast-paced warehouse team to meet operational deadlines.

The role requires reliable, punctual candidates who are physically fit and safety-conscious, with previous forklift experience in a freight or distribution setting. Night shifts run Monday to Friday evenings with weekend off.

Qualifications

• Experienced forklift operators
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working night shifts
• Physically fit in a busy warehouse environment
• Safety-conscious with good attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently
• Load and unload vehicles
• Move freight around the warehouse
• Load and unload pallets and cages
• Store goods correctly and safely
• Check freight for damage and report issues
• Support general warehouse duties as required
• Follow all site health & safety procedures
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading & unloading

Warehouse safety

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Right Now Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Operative to join our client based in Sunbury on a temporary ongoing basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and experienced forklift operator looking for night-shift work within a busy freight and logistics environment.

You’ll be joining a fast-paced warehouse team, supporting the smooth movement and handling of freight while ensuring goods are loaded, unloaded and positioned safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities of a Forklift Operative

• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving freight around the warehouse
• Loading and unloading pallets and cages
• Ensuring goods are stored correctly and safely
• Checking freight for damage and reporting any issues
• Supporting general warehouse duties when required
• Following all site health & safety procedures
• Working efficiently to meet operational deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment

Shift

Monday 18:00-00:00

Tuesday to Friday 18:00-06:00

Pay

£13.00 per hour

Requirements of a Forklift Operative

• Experienced forklift operators
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working night shifts
• Physically fit and happy working in a busy warehouse environment
• Safety-conscious with a good eye for detail
• Experienced within freight, logistics, warehouse or distribution environment