Job description
- Southend on Sea, Essex, England
- Temp to perm,
- undefined,
- vdriver
- 05/03/2026
Job description
Van Driver with Forklift Licence - Night Shift
Monday to Friday | 22:00 – 06:00
Pay: £14 per hour (weekly pay)
Gap Personnel is looking for a Van Driver with Forklift Licence for our client based in Southend-on-Sea.
We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and experienced Van Driver with a valid Forklift Licence 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
- Drive the company 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 van and 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 van, forklift and loading areas clean and tidy throughout the shift in line with site housekeeping standards.
- Support general warehouse tasks when required, such as wrapping pallets, labelling and assisting colleagues during busy periods.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK manual driving licence (van category).
- 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 Monday to Friday nights.
What's on Offer
- Weekly pay.
- Holiday pay accrual.
- Workplace pension.
- On-site parking.
- Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate.
How to Apply
Please click on “Apply Now”. Alternatively, send your CV to southend@gap-personnel.com or call us on 01702 987900 and quote “Van Driver – Southend Nights”. Don’t miss out — positions fill fast!
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