Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver

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 | Rotating Shifts

Prime Appointments are recruiting for a Forklift Driver 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 are a variety of shift patterns available, giving you the opportunity to develop within the business and potentially move between shifts depending on operational requirements.

Please note: due to the location, a full UK driving licence and your own transport are essential.

Duties will 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
• Strong health and safety awareness
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns

Working hours

Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

Shift patterns include:

• 05:45 - 14:00
• 07:30 - 15:45
• 08:00 - 16:15
• 09:30 - 17:45
• 12:00 - 20:15

Flexibility to work across the different shift patterns is required, although your regular shift pattern will be discussed with you.

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
• Opportunity to work for an established FMCG business
• A range of shift patterns available
• 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 discounts

If 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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