Van Driver with FLT

Gap Personnel; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay accrual

Temp-to-perm opportunities for the右

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is seeking a van driver with a forklift licence for their client based in Southend-on-Sea. The role is on the night shift, Sunday to Thursday, 10pm–6am, with weekly pay at £14.50 per hour. You must have a valid counterbalance forklift licence, a full UK driving licence, and at least one year of forklift experience.

The job involves operating the forklift and van between sites, loading/unloading, and supporting warehouse tasks while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Counterbalance forklift licence (valid).
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience in a warehouse/logistics.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available Sunday to Thursday nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift to move pallets and stock within the warehouse and support loading/unloading.
• Drive the forklift and van between sites to support internal operations.
• Wrap pallets, label goods, and assist colleagues during busy periods.
• Carry out pre-use checks on the forklift at the start of each shift and report defects.
• Complete basic paperwork such as load lists and delivery notes.
• Communicate delays, issues, or damages to the night shift supervisor and team.
• Keep loading areas clean and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Forklift licence

1+ year forklift experience

Job description

Forklift Driver - Night Shift

Sunday to Thursday 10pm - 6am

Pay: £14.50 per hour (weekly pay)

Gap Personnel is looking for a Van Driver with Forklift license for our client based in Southend-on-Sea.

We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and experienced Van & FLT driver with a valid external Forklift Licence & UK driving license to join our client's night shift team. If you are a hands-on team player with a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Support general warehouse tasks when required, such as wrapping pallets, labelling and assisting colleagues during busy periods.
• Drive the company forklift and van between sites to support internal operations and ensure materials are in the right place at the right time.
• Load and unload the van using a forklift and manual handling, ensuring all goods are handled safely and efficiently.
• Carry out pre-use checks on the forklift at the start of each shift and report any defects immediately.
• Operate the forklift to move pallets and stock within the warehouse, including putting away and picking from racking where required.
• Follow all health and safety, manual handling and site traffic rules while driving, loading and unloading.
• Complete basic paperwork including load lists, delivery notes and internal transfer records.
• Communicate clearly with the night shift supervisor and warehouse team about any delays, issues, shortages or damages.
• Keep the forklift and loading areas clean and tidy throughout the shift in line with site housekeeping standards.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence.
• Minimum 1-year proven forklift experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Physically fit for manual handling and night shift work.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available Sunday to Thursday nights.

What's on Offer

• Weekly pay.
• Holiday pay accrual.
• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate