Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Maldon, Essex | £14.50 per hour, increasing to £30,000 after 3 months

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract | First 3 Months via Prime Appointments

Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm

Prime Appointments are recruiting for a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join an established food manufacturing business in Maldon.

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with the first 3 months through Prime Appointments. Following successful completion of the first 3 months, you will transfer onto the client's direct fixed-term contract, with your salary increasing to £30,000 per year.

There may also be opportunities to move onto alternative shift patterns further down the line, depending on business requirements.

Please note: Full UK driving licence is required as you will be driving forklifts on public roads

Duties will of the Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative include:

Operating a counterbalance forklift

Carrying out daily forklift and vehicle checks

Loading and unloading vehicles safely

Moving stock around the warehouse and production areas

Preparing products for dispatch

Working with hauliers and internal teams

Completing relevant paperwork accurately

Maintaining high standards of health, safety and hygiene

General warehouse duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

A valid counterbalance forklift licence

Previous warehouse or logistics experience

Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing would be an advantage

Good attention to detail

A strong health and safety awareness

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

These are the initial working hours. Alternative shifts may become available further down the line depending on the needs of the business.

What's in it for you?

£14.50 per hour for the first 3 months

£30,000 salary when transferring to the client's direct contract

12-month fixed-term contract

25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service

Sick pay scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Private medical insurance after qualifying period

Enhanced pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discountsIf you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a stable opportunity with a salary increase after 3 months, apply today.

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