Counterbalance Forklift Operator

COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT DRIVER – SOUTHMINSTER

Immediate Start | Temp to Perm | 12 Hour Shifts

We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join the team at Dengie.

This is not a “sit on a forklift all day” job.

You’ll be working in a busy production environment moving bales, raw materials and finished goods across site in all weather conditions. It can be dusty, physical, fast-paced and during peak season the shifts are long.

You must be comfortable with:

• 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Weekend working during harvest/drying season.
• Working outdoors and in dusty environments.
• Drug & alcohol testing.
• Getting stuck in and helping the wider production team.

What we need:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence.
• At least 6 months forklift experience.
• Good attitude and reliability.
• Someone safety-conscious who can work as part of a team.

Extra skills like telehandler or shunter experience are a bonus, but training can be provided.

What you’ll get:

• Immediate start available.
• Temp to permanent opportunity.
• Stable long-term work.
• Full training on site processes.
• Opportunity to join a well-established local business.

Location: Southminster

• Shift Pattern: Rotating days and nights (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am)