Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Colchester</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">£14.10 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a skilled Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Colchester. This role would suit a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a friendly and supportive team.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours: 6am - 2:30pm available Monday to Friday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a Food Production Sector.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties will vary depending on operational</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Typical responsibilities include:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Picking and packing orders</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Receiving and dispatching goods</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Conducting inbound and outbound goods inspections</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Packing incoming stock away and rotating stock, including pallet handling</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reviewing orders to ensure accuracy</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining warehouse health & safety procedures at all times, including housekeeping and equipment maintenance</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining space efficiency within the warehouse</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidate</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements The successful applicant will possess</h5>
<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A valid counterbalance forklift license</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Relevant experience in logistics or warehouse operations</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to work independently</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A strong work ethic</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent attention to detail</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Basic computer literacy</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to learn quickly</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong organisational skills</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good communication skills</span></li>
</ul>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 29 Sep 2026
- Location: Colchester, Essex
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Category: Distribution
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