Forklift operator Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Forklift Operator (Waste & Recycling) (Full time , 5 days per week)
Bolton Bros. Ltd —Ipswich
- £679.10 a week
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- English
- Forklift
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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12d
Fork Lift Truck Driver
Branded Garden Products —Ipswich
- £28,516.80 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic maths
- Forklift
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
Production Operator
Richardson International —Mistley
- 12 hour shift
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Forklift Operator
ecommerce supply chain ltd —Ipswich
- £27,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic maths
- Forklift
- Free parking
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6d
Packing Production Operative - Full time (1 Year fixed term contract)
Maldon Salt —Maldon
- £31,890 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Forklift
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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14d
Driver 18T plus Hiab
JDP —Colchester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Driving
- Annual leave
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Waste Operative (Fixed-Term Contract)
Indaver —Kelvedon
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Logistics Operator
Bureau Veritas —Witham
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- IT
Warehouse Fork Lift Truck Operator
Muntons —Stowmarket
- £28,313 a year
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative - Days
Eagle Freight Terminal LTD —Ipswich
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
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4d
Horticultural Nursery Assistant - Forklift Experience Required
Parker's Nurseries Ltd —Clacton-on-Sea
- £27,000 - £32,000 a year
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Employee discount
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18h
Forklift Driver - Night Shift
Eagle Freight Terminal LTD —Ipswich
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
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4d
Reach Forklift Driver
CSS Hiredonline —Great Dunmow
- Call to connect
- Forklift
- Driving
13d
Counterbalance Forklift Driver
CSS Hiredonline —Great Totham
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Driving
13d
Warehouse Operative - 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Maldon Salt —Maldon
- £31,890 a year
- Temporary
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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6d
Forklift Driver Counterbalance
CSS Hiredonline —Heybridge
- Temporary
- Forklift
- Driving
13d
Forklift Driver/Yard Operative
ESG Group —Witham
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Driving
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16h
Warehouse Operative - Night Shift
PFE Express Ltd —Witham
- £33,400 - £34,800 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
15h
Shipping & Receiving Associate I
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
NIGHT SHIFT Forklift Driver/ Loader
ESG Group —Witham
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Driving
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15h

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Forklift Operator (Waste & Recycling) (Full time , 5 days per week)

Bolton Bros. Ltd
Ipswich

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Job details

Full-time
£679.10 a week
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

GCSE
Logistics
Maintenance
English
Forklift
Numeracy
Warehouse experience
IT

Full job description

Location: Great Blakenham, near Ipswich
Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 17:00 - occasional rotational Saturday 0700-1100
Salary: £679.10 per week (47.5 hours) rising to £730.35 per week after successful probation
Overtime: Paid at enhanced rate of £19.88 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Essential Requirements

Must hold a current Counterbalance Forklift Licence and Clamp Truck Licence
Minimum 5 years’ forklift operating experience within a fast-paced industrial, manufacturing, production, warehouse, or logistics environment
Must have experience working to high productivity targets and safely operating in a busy industrial setting
Strong understanding of industrial Health & Safety procedures is essential
Must hold a full current car or motorcycle licence and have own transport due to location and working hours
Must be fluent in spoken and written English to safely follow procedures and use digital management systems
Physically fit and willing to undertake manual duties alongside forklift work
Excellent reliability and attendance record required

About Us

Bolton Brothers Ltd is a family-run Recycling and Waste Management company based approximately 5 miles from Ipswich. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Forklift Operator to join our busy Forklift Team.

The Role

Working under the supervision of the Forklift Team Leader, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, movement, and processing of baled and palletised materials across the site. This is a physically demanding role within a fast-paced industrial environment where safety, efficiency, and teamwork are essential.

Main Responsibilities

Complete daily pre-operation safety checks on forklift and clamp trucks
Safely load and unload containers and curtain-sided vehicles
Operate forklifts efficiently throughout the working day
Carry out manual duties including handballing, stock takes, cleaning, and liaising with visiting drivers
Maintain steady material flow to processing machinery and granulators
Weigh and prepare materials for processing
Process digital delivery and collection records using handheld tablet systems
Identify material contamination issues and report concerns to management
Follow all site Health & Safety procedures and safe systems of work
Maintain high housekeeping standards across operational areas
Report machinery or maintenance concerns promptly to supervisors
Work closely with the Weighbridge team to support inbound and outbound material operations
Assist with deep cleaning during downtime periods
Complete shift processing figures and operational records accurately

Skills and Experience

Successful applicants will have:

Current Counterbalance Forklift and Clamp Truck licences
Strong forklift operating experience in industrial or warehouse environments
Good awareness of machinery and ability to identify maintenance concerns
Basic IT skills and confidence using tablets and digital systems
Basic numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE Maths and English preferred)
A proactive, self-motivated, and can-do attitude
Ability to work well within a team and communicate professionally with colleagues and visitors
Willingness to learn and develop additional skills

Working Hours

Standard hours are:

Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 17:00

During busier periods, shifts may change to:

06:00 – 16:00
08:00 – 18:00
06:00 – 17:00
07:00 – 18:00

Additional hours are paid at enhanced overtime rates.

You may also occasionally be required to work:

Rotational Saturday mornings: 07:00 – 11:00 (paid at enhanced overtime rate)

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £679.10 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Is your commute within 30 minutes of the site ?
Are you willing to work overtime during the week and Rotational Saturdays?

Experience:

Forklift: 5 years (required)

Language:

Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (required)
Car/Motorcycle Licence and your own transport (required)

Work Location: In person

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