Adecco
Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative
Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Overtime: Available at enhanced rates
Adecco is recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver / Warehouse Operative to join a busy and growing warehouse operation in Sittingbourne.
This is a varied role offering a mix of forklift work and warehouse duties. Approximately 20-25% of your time will be spent operating a forklift truck, with the remainder focused on supporting the day-to-day warehouse operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload 2-3 deliveries per day
- Check delivery manifests against goods received
- Move stock safely into designated warehouse locations
- Unbox products and transfer them to storage areas
- Use Powered Pallet Trucks (PPTs) to move stock throughout the warehouse
- Maintain accurate stock handling procedures
- Keep the warehouse clean, organised, and safe
- Support the wider warehouse team with general duties as required
What We're Looking For
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
- Previous forklift and warehouse experience
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
- PPT experience is desirable but not essential
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary of £28,500 per annum
- Monday to Friday working hours – no regular weekend work
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Stable, long-term opportunity
- Friendly and supportive team environment
If you're a reliable and hardworking Forklift Driver looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Adecco Chatham for more information.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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