Forklift operator Work, Jobs in Melton, 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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9d
Warehouse Operative
Green rhino —Ipswich
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
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2d
Fork Lift Truck Driver
Branded Garden Products —Ipswich
- £28,516.80 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic maths
- Forklift
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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13h
Dispatch Operatives Various Shifts – Redgrave, Suffolk
Gressingham Foods —Worlingworth
- £13.45 - £13.80 an hour
7d
Warehouse worker
Cargo Secure Ltd —Stowmarket
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Quality control
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4d
Warehouse Operative
Jenkins Shipping Co Ltd —Felixstowe
- £27,851.20 - £28,392.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
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2d
Drainage & Groundsworks Operative
Mantair Ltd —Colchester
- £26,500 - £32,500 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- English
- Employee assistance programme
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5h
Production Shift Operator
Muntons —Stowmarket
- £37,687 a year
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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13d
BATCH PLANT OPERATIVE
Laing O'Rourke —Leiston
- Forklift
- IT
2d
Warehouse Apprentice
West Suffolk College —Melton
- £15,600 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
Warehouse Operative
UK Blending ltd —Clacton-on-Sea
- From £13.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
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1d
Production Operator
Richardson International —Mistley
- 12 hour shift
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Warehouse Operative
Tide Warehousing Ltd —Gainsborough
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Counterbalance Forklift Driver
CSS Hiredonline —Colchester
- £15 an hour
- Heavy lifting
3d
Reach Truck Driver
Cargo Move LTD —Ipswich
- £14.00 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
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4d
Production Operatives
Smurfit Westrock —Diss
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Annual leave
10d
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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3d
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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Warehouse Team Leader Night Shift
Brook Street Foodservice Ltd —Needham Market
- £32,000 - £37,500 a year
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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1d
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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3d

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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
9 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
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:

Saturday mornings: 07:00 – 12:00 (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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