Warehouse Forklift Driver

The Staffing Network Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Onsite parking

Training opportunities

Staff rewards

Job summary

The Staffing Network is recruiting Forklift drivers for a busy client in Mendlesham. You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, load/unload deliveries, and support warehouse operations on a Monday to Friday late shift (14:30-23:00) with weekly pay. Own transport is preferred, and full training will be provided.

Licences: Valid Counterbalance forklift licence. Experience in loading/unloading and maintaining inventory accuracy is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential).
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Experience loading and unloading vehicles.
• Happy carrying out manual warehouse duties alongside FLT work.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach within a busy warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance Forklift to move pallets and stock.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Receive and book in deliveries.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Move stock to designated locations.
• Support stock control and inventory accuracy.
• Carry out general warehouse duties as required.
• Work with supervisors to achieve daily targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Loading/unloading

Job description

The Staffing Network is a labour provider across the UK.

Required to work in Mendlesham, Stowmarket IP14

Warehouse Forklift Driver Immediate start

We are recruiting Forklift drivers for our busy client based in Mendlesham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established logistics operation supporting a major food distribution contract. The successful candidate will operate a forklift to transport materials, load and unload deliveries, maintain inventory accuracy, and support warehouse operations.

Shift: Monday to Friday

Hours: Late shift 14:30-23:00

Pay rate: £14.29p/h

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move pallets and stock safely around the warehouse
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Receiving and booking in deliveries
• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch
• Moving stock to designated warehouse locations
• Supporting stock control and inventory accuracy
• Carrying out general warehouse duties as required
• Working closely with supervisors and colleagues to achieve daily targets
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Following all health & safety procedures and warehouse processes

What we are looking For

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse experience
• Experience loading and unloading vehicles
• Happy carrying out manual warehouse duties alongside FLT work
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach within a busy warehouse environment

Licence/Certification

• Forklift Licence or certificate essential

Experience

• Warehouse: 1 year preferred
• Own transport essential due to location

What We Offer

• Long term work
• Weekly pay
• Monday to Friday shift
• Free onsite car parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive team
• A safe and modern working environment
• All workers with The Staffing Network get Staffing Network Rewards - offering discounts of up to 70% with online and on the High Street.

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