Forklift Driver

  • Shorterm Group
  • Basildon, Essex
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job title:
Forklift Driver

Job location:
Basildon

Rate:
15.64 (First 6 months)
16.56 (After 6 months)
18.40 (After 1 year)

Hours per week: 39

Benefits: Free Onsite Gym, Subsidised Canteen, Workwear Provided

Duration: 12 Month Contract (Likely to extend by 12 months / Permanent Offer)

Client Summary:
Working for CNH Industrial - a major manufacturer of Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery. Based out of the Basildon Manufacturing Plant.

Position Summary:
Working in under the supervision of Basildon Tractor plant's Warehouse manager, this Reach-Truck/Counterbalance Forklift operator is required to move material around the facilities in the plant while complying with safety regulations.
The responsible person would need to ensure that the material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

Roles can include:
Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
Transport raw materials to production workstations
Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
Comply with company policies and safety regulations
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Requirements:
Proven experience as forklift operator in both Reach and Counterbalance discipline
Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
Valid certification to operate on Reach-Truck / Counterbalance forklifts
Collaborative team player
Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
Competent in inventory management
Safety-conscious and compliant with workplace regulations

PLEASE NOTE:
If you are invited to interview you must pass a drug and alcohol test.