Job Description
Forklift Driver - Night Shift
Sunday to Thursday 10pm - 6am
Pay: -14.50 per hour (weekly pay)
Gap Personnel is looking for a Van Driver with Forklift license for our client based in Southend-on-Sea.
We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and experienced Van & FLT driver with a valid external Forklift Licence & UK driving license to join our client''s night shift team. If you are a hands-on team player with a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Support general warehouse tasks when required, such as wrapping pallets, labelling and assisting colleagues during busy periods.
- Drive the company forklift and 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 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 night shift supervisor and warehouse team about any delays, issues, shortages or damages.
- Keep the forklift and loading areas clean and tidy throughout the shift in line with site housekeeping standards.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Valid counterbalance forklift licence.
- Minimum 1-year proven forklift experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Physically fit for manual handling and night shift work.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Available Sunday to Thursday nights.
-What''s on Offer
- Weekly pay.
- Holiday pay accrual.
- Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate.