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Forklift Driver & Warehouse Operative - Lombard Shipping is currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver and Warehouse Operative to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Great company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: £28,080 - £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and overtime
- Holiday: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional: Company pension, support in professional growth and career advancement
About the role:
Lombard Shipping is looking for an experienced forklift driver.
- Are you super-efficient on a forklift, hard-working and most importantly safe
- Can you use your own initiative to work independently, as well as follow a plan
- Are you a good communicator with attention to detail
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.
As a Forklift Driver and Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient offloading and loading of cargo, maintaining an organised warehouse environment, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations. This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00 or 11:00-20:00 (includes a one hour lunch), with overtime required during busy periods.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating a forklift and carrying out manual handling activities
- Picking, packing, and tracking inventory while ensuring safe loading and offloading of cargo
- Maintaining stock levels and supporting goods in and goods out processes
- Keeping the warehouse and yard clean, tidy, and safe at all times
About you:
As a Forklift Driver and Warehouse Operative, you will have good previous experience working in a warehouse environment and must hold a valid Counterbalance (minimum 1.8T) forklift truck operator certificate. A Reach truck certificate would be an additional advantage.
Ideally you will have some supervisory or team leader experience. You will be comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment, with good communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively. You will be flexible in your approach, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and confident following safety procedures and operational guidelines. xgikmsk
You will need solid experience in loading and unloading trucks (with good health and safety awareness), completing paperwork, picking orders and problem solving.
In an ideal world, you will have experience with:
- Pallet network loading and unloading (day and night trunks)
- Inspecting pallets for any damage, cracks, loose loads
- Reporting any pallet structure/load issues including missing cartons
- Re-building pall Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Forklift Driver in Whitton employer: Lombard Shipping
Lombard Shipping is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including a company pension and generous holiday allowance, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in a thriving environment located in Ipswich, Suffolk.
