Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Forklift Driver
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£14.50 p/h
Maldon, Essex
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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.
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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
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- 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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