Forklift Operator

Role: Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

Hours: Monday to Thursday - 6.00am - 3.45pm / Friday 6.00am - 2.45pm

Pay: £32,949 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Day Shift Forklift Operator to join one of our longstanding clients, a well-established manufacturing business based in Hailsham.

This is a hands-on role supporting warehouse and production operations, ensuring materials, tooling, and inks are prepared and supplied efficiently to maintain smooth production flow. The role involves regular manual handling and requires a strong commitment to health and safety.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• On-site parking

The Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Basic IT skills for stock control and record keeping
• Willingness to carry out manual handling duties

The Role:

• Loading and unloading vehicles in line with company documentation
• Receiving goods into relevant departments
• Scanning stock using RF systems
• Maintaining accurate stock control using internal systems
• Supplying production teams with materials to ensure continuous workflow
• Managing waste disposal and recycling activities
• Coordinating tooling setup for production jobs
• Tracking tooling usage and reporting wear or damage
• Mixing and managing inks to meet job-specific requirements
• Maintaining ink storage, labelling, and safe handling standards
• Supporting the maintenance of the in-house water treatment system

If you're keen to join a reliable and supportive night-shift team within a growing manufacturing environment, please apply to this Day Shift Forklift Operator role or contact Martin Davis on between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.