Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver & Warehouse Operative

Lombard Shipping is currently recruiting for a number of Forklift Driver and Warehouse Operatives to join their team on a full‑time, permanent basis in Ipswich, Suffolk.

• Competitive Salary: £29,120 - £35,000 per annum, depending on overtime
• Holiday: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension, support in professional growth and career advancement

As a Forklift Driver and Warehouse Operative you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient offloading and loading of cargo, maintaining an organised warehouse environment, and supporting smooth day‑to‑day operations. This is a full‑time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 08:00‑16:30 or 11:30‑20:00, with overtime required during busy periods.

• Operating a forklift and carrying out manual handling activities, including container handballing
• Picking, packing, and tracking inventory while ensuring safe loading and offloading of cargo
• Maintaining stock levels and supporting goods in and goods out processes
• Keeping the warehouse and yard clean, tidy, and safe at all times
• Supporting the wider pallet network team during peak business periods

To be considered you must have previous experience working in a warehouse environment and must hold a valid Counterbalance (1.8T) forklift truck licence. A Reach truck licence would be an additional advantage. Ideally you will have some supervisory or team leader experience. You should be comfortable working in a busy, fast‑paced environment, with good communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively.

You should be flexible, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and confident following safety procedures and operational guidelines. You will need solid experience in loading and unloading trucks (with good health and safety awareness), completing paperwork, picking orders and problem solving.

• ETSF / high sortation unpacking
• Unloading cars from containers, hold a valid car licence and be confident using power tools
• Operating a Reach Truck

Lombard Shipping is an independent, privately owned logistics business headquartered in Ipswich, with depots across the UK and Ireland. With over 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider of domestic and international logistics solutions across air, land, and sea. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, reliable service and customer satisfaction, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team that drives innovation and dependable nationwide operations.

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