Forklift Driver

Crem Recruitment is partnering with a well‑established manufacturing business in Suffolk that relies on a smooth, well‑run warehouse and delivery operation to keep production moving and customers supplied. This is a trusted, hands‑on role for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being part of the engine room of a business.

• Dual position combining warehouse and forklift work with relief driving duties
• A key support role linking warehouse, production and customer delivery
• Suited to someone practical, reliable and comfortable taking ownership

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move goods between warehouse and production
• Ensuring materials flow efficiently to support daily manufacturing output
• Manual handling of goods up to 25kg as part of normal warehouse activity
• Maintaining a tidy, organised and safe working environment
• Acting as a relief delivery driver when required, covering UK‑wide routes
• Driving either a 3.5 tonne van or a 7.5 tonne vehicle if appropriately licensed
• Representing the business professionally when out on customer deliveries

• Standard working hours of 8 am to 4.30 pm with two 30‑minute breaks
• Additional in‑house training is provided alongside an essential counterbalance licence
• A varied working week rather than a repetitive, single‑focus role
• Stability within an established and busy manufacturing operation
• A role where your contribution is visible and genuinely valued
• Responsibility and trust rather than constant supervision

• Someone who enjoys being hands‑on and physically active at work
• A forklift driver who also likes getting out on the road when needed
• A dependable individual who values structure, routine and teamwork
• A candidate looking for a long‑term position rather than short‑term agency work