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 | 8:00am - 4:30pm
Prime Appointments are recruiting for a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative 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 may also be opportunities to move onto alternative shift patterns further down the line, depending on business requirements.
Please note: Full UK driving licence is required as you will be driving forklifts on public roads
Duties will of the Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative 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
- 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
- A strong health and safety awareness
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Full UK driving licence
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
These are the initial working hours. Alternative shifts may become available further down the line depending on the needs of the business.
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
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
- Life assurance and income protection
- Private medical insurance after qualifying period
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme
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