Forklift operator Work, Jobs in Great Blakenham, Sfk (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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3d
Warehouse/Yard Operative
Precon Products Ltd —Woolpit
- From £26,600 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Warehouse Operative - Late Shift
Coterie Vaults Ltd —Great Blakenham
- From £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Driving
- Warehouse experience
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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6d
Yard Operative
Pre-Pour Reinforcements Ltd —Woolpit
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Warehouse Operative
Safetykleen —Bury St. Edmunds
- £26,436.80 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Forklift Driver
Direct Meats (Knights Farm) Ltd t/a Blackwell & Co —Colchester
- From £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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1d
Warehouse Operative
Tide Warehousing Ltd —Gainsborough
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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Warehouse worker
Cargo Secure Ltd —Stowmarket
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Quality control
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Production Operator
Richardson International —Mistley
- 12 hour shift
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Drainage & Groundsworks Operative
Mantair Ltd —Colchester
- £26,500 - £32,500 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- English
- Employee assistance programme
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Solid Fill Operative
Fieldens OTR Ltd —Stowmarket
- £13.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
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13d
Yard Operative
Huws Gray Group —Halesworth
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative
JJ customs Solutions Ltd —Stanton
- £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic maths
- Forklift
- Sick pay
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Warehouse Operator
Videndum —Bury St. Edmunds
- ERP systems
- SharePoint
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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Labourer
GAP Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Annual leave
HIAB Driver
Portable Space Ltd —Stowmarket
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- First Aid Certification
- Plumbing
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
12d
Warehouse Operative - Late Shift
Metro Supply Chain —Bury St. Edmunds
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Stores Parts Coordinator Goods inwards
Albert E Webb & Sons —Sudbury
- From £30,500 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Warehouse Operative/Picker
Vollers UK Limited —Bury St. Edmunds
- £13.00 - £17.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Warehouse Worker
4BG Group —Sudbury
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
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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
3 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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