Van Driver with Forklift Licence - Day Shift

Van Driver with Forklift Licence - Day Shift

Monday to Friday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Pay: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour, depending on experience (weekly pay)

Gap Personnel is looking for a Van Driver with Forklift Licence for our client based in Southend-on-Sea.

We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and experienced Van Driver with solid forklift experience to join our client's day shift team. If you are a hands on team player with a can do attitude, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company van between sites to support internal operations and ensure materials are in the right place at the right time.
• Load and unload the van using a forklift and manual handling, ensuring all goods are handled safely and efficiently.
• Carry out pre use checks on the van and forklift at the start of each shift and report any defects immediately.
• Operate the forklift to move pallets and stock within the warehouse, including putting away and picking from racking where required.
• Follow all health and safety, manual handling and site traffic rules while driving, loading and unloading.
• Complete basic paperwork including load lists, delivery notes and internal transfer records.
• Communicate clearly with the shift supervisor and warehouse team about any delays, issues, shortages or damages.
• Keep the van, forklift and loading areas clean and tidy throughout the shift in line with site housekeeping standards.
• Support general warehouse tasks when required, such as wrapping pallets, labelling and assisting colleagues during busy periods.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid external counterbalance forklift licence; no in house licences accepted.
• Solid forklift experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Physically fit for manual handling and shift work.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available Monday to Friday, 12:00pm - 8:00pm.

What's on Offer

• Weekly pay.
• Holiday pay accrual.
• Workplace pension.
• On site parking.
• Temp to perm opportunities for the right candidate.

How to Apply

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