Van Driver with FLT

Forklift Driver - Night Shift

Sunday to Thursday 10pm - 6am

Pay: £14.50 per hour (weekly pay)

Gap Personnel is looking for a Van Driver with Forklift license for our client based in Southend-on-Sea.

We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and experienced Van & FLT driver with a valid external Forklift Licence & UK driving license 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

• Support general warehouse tasks when required, such as wrapping pallets, labelling and assisting colleagues during busy periods.

• Drive the company forklift and 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 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 forklift and loading areas clean and tidy throughout the shift in line with site housekeeping standards.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence.

• 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 Sunday to Thursday nights.

What's on Offer

• Weekly pay.

• Holiday pay accrual.

• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate