Location: Southminster
Start Date: Immediate Start
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, 7:00am - 7:00pm, rotating days and nights
Contract Type: Temp - Perm
Reporting To
Logistics Supervisor / Production Manager
Overall Purpose of the Role
The Counterbalance Forklift Driver will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of raw materials, ingredients, and finished goods. This role is critical to maintaining smooth production and logistics operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently at all times
Move raw materials, ingredients, packaging, finished goods, and bales to and from designated storage and production areas
Supply Lucerne, Straw, Grass bales, and other ingredients/components to production areas as required
Collect, transport, and store bales of Lucerne, Straw, and Grass
Complete all required stock control, distribution, and movement records accurately
Use computer systems, scanners, and printers to support warehouse and logistics processes
Carry out thorough verbal handovers with incoming and outgoing operators at shift change
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and comply with all Health & Safety procedures
Work rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays during the drying/harvest season
Support wider logistics and production activities as required
Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 6 months' counterbalance forklift driving experience (valid licence required)
Previous experience working in a production, manufacturing, or logistics environment
Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Confident team player with a flexible and proactive approach
Basic computer literacy, including use of scanners and printers
Telehandler and shunter experience is desirable (training will be provided where required)
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive, and you will be required to adapt to changing business needs. The company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities in consultation with you.
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Salary description
£12.58 - £13.44 per hour