Forklift Driver
Forklift Operative – Morning Shift
£28,600+ per annum, depending on experience
Monday to Friday | 45 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Operative to join a busy transport and warehouse operation.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for supporting the daily movement of goods, loading and unloading vehicles, and ensuring pallets are correctly scanned, labelled and allocated for delivery.
The Role
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Loading and unloading vehicles
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Moving pallets and goods between the warehouse and vehicles
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Scanning and labelling pallets accurately
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Allocating pallets to the correct vehicles
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Supporting the wider transport and warehouse teams
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Using warehouse and transport systems to manage manifests
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Communicating effectively with colleagues, depots and customers
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Helping to maintain efficient day-to-day operations
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Following all health and safety procedures
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Enthusiastic and willing to learn
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Comfortable working in a busy warehouse/transport environment
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A good team player with a flexible approach
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Friendly and professional when dealing with colleagues and customers
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Confident using basic computer systems
A current Counterbalance Forklift Licence is preferred, along with previous transport or warehouse experience, although this is not essential.
Hours & Benefits
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45 hours per week
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Monday to Friday, with shifts worked between 6:30am and 4:30pm
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1-hour unpaid lunch break
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Contracted Saturday overtime: 5:00am-11:00am approximately once per month
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Salary from £28,600, depending on experience
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22 days’ holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
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Uniform provided
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Relevant training provided
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Employee Assistance Programme
If you’re an experienced forklift operator looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role with a good package and the opportunity to become part of a busy team, we’d love to hear from you.
INDWARE
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