Forklift Operator

Kingdom Services Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom People in Eastleigh is recruiting a qualified Forklift Driver for a fast-paced, independent role based in the local yard. You will safely operate Reach and Counterbalance trucks and move materials to production areas. Base rate is £15.52 per hour, with a 10% uplift after 18:00 on lates (£17.07).

Shifts run 15:30–23:45, with paid training during the daytime 07:00–15:30 to get you up to speed. Work the full shift with a supportive team while taking responsibility for yard, warehouse and

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence (Reach and/or Counterbalance).
• Experience in warehouse/logistics environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg.
• Food manufacturing environment experience or Hygiene cert is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating Reach and Counterbalance trucks to keep the facility moving.
• Moving and collecting materials to and from production areas.
• Managing the picking process and ensuring accurate stock tracking in SAP.
• Handling manual stock movements and lifting items up to 20 kg.
• Keeping yards, production floors, and work areas clean, tidy, and safe.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Job description

Forklift Driver - Eastleigh

Kingdom People

Are you a qualified Forklift Driver who loves staying active, working independently, and pulling in an excellent hourly rate? We have a fantastic, fast-paced opportunity based in Chandlers Ford.

Role information

• Base rate of £15.52 per hour, with a 10% shift uplift after 18:00 on lates, bringing your evening hours up to an impressive £17.07 per hour.
• Permanent late shifts from 15:30 to 23:45, allowing you to keep your mornings free.
• Full Training Provided: Your first week or two will be fully paid training on the day shift (07:00 to 15:30) to ensure you are completely up to speed.
• Independent Role, Great Team: Work as part of a supportive wider team but enjoy the independence of managing your own yard, warehouse, and production feeding tasks.

Your daily duties will include:

• Safely operating Reach and Counterbalance trucks to keep the facility moving.
• Moving and collecting materials directly to and from the busy production areas.
• Managing the picking process, completing sheets, and ensuring accurate SAP stock tracking.
• Handling manual stock movements and lifting items up to 20kg.
• Taking pride in keeping the yards, production floors, and work areas clean, tidy, and safe.

What We Need From You

• Either a valid, recognised forklift truck licence (Reach or/and Counterbalance).
• Essential experience within a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment.
• The physical capability to handle lifting up to 20kg comfortably.
• A thick skin for a fast-paced food manufacturing environment (Food & Hygiene certification is a bonus!).
• Flexibility to complete the initial daytime training shifts and a strong focus on safety.