Van Driver with Forklift Licence

Job description

Van Driver with Forklift Licence - Night Shift

Monday to Friday | 22:00 – 06:00

Pay: £14 per hour (weekly pay)

Gap Personnel is looking for a Van Driver with Forklift Licence for our client based in Southend-on-Sea.

We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and experienced Van Driver with a valid Forklift Licence to join our client's night shift team. If you are a hands-on team player with a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Drive the company van between sites to support internal operations and ensure materials are in the right place at the right time.
• Load and unload the van using a forklift and manual handling, ensuring all goods are handled safely and efficiently.
• Carry out pre-use checks on the van and forklift at the start of each shift and report any defects immediately.
• Operate the forklift to move pallets and stock within the warehouse, including putting away and picking from racking where required.
• Follow all health and safety, manual handling and site traffic rules while driving, loading and unloading.
• Complete basic paperwork including load lists, delivery notes and internal transfer records.
• Communicate clearly with the night shift supervisor and warehouse team about any delays, issues, shortages or damages.
• Keep the van, forklift and loading areas clean and tidy throughout the shift in line with site housekeeping standards.
• Support general warehouse tasks when required, such as wrapping pallets, labelling and assisting colleagues during busy periods.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence (van category).
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence.
• Minimum 1-year proven forklift experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Physically fit for manual handling and night shift work.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available Monday to Friday nights.

What's on Offer

• Weekly pay.
• Holiday pay accrual.
• Workplace pension.
• On-site parking.
• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidate.

How to Apply

Please click on “Apply Now”. Alternatively, send your CV to or call us on 01702 987900 and quote “Van Driver – Southend Nights”. Don't miss out — positions fill fast!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South East London

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

30-03-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English