Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative

Essex Source: WhatJobs

£14.50 per hour for the first 3 months

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
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
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
25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
Life assurance and income protection
Private medical insurance after qualifying period
Enhanced pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
Employee Assistance Programme

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