Forklift Driver

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Pay: £13.00 per hour | Weekly Pay

Shift: 8 hours | Late shifts available (up to 10–11pm)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver to join their production environment in Southend-on-Sea. This is a mixed role involving forklift operation, loading and unloading lorries, and manual handling duties within a busy production facility.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the right candidate a chance to secure a long-term position.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently within the production environment
• Loading and unloading lorries in a timely and efficient manner
• Supporting the production floor with the movement of goods and materials
• Carrying out manual handling tasks as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
• Working flexible shifts, including late shifts up to 10–11pm

Requirements

• Previous forklift experience essential (in-house licence accepted)
• Experience with loading and unloading lorries preferred
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment preferred
• Comfortable with manual handling duties
• Flexible and available for late shifts up to 10–11pm
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking

What We Offer

• £13.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• 8-hour shifts
• Temp-to-perm contract – a real opportunity to secure a permanent role

How to Apply

Click Apply Now or send your CV directly to us on southend@gap-personnel.com or you can call us on 01702987900. One of our team will be in touch shortly.