Heavy Plant Operator Jobs in Essex

Essex is a large ceremonial county in the east of England, stretching from the outskirts of London to the North Sea coast. With a population exceeding 1.8 million, it encompasses bustling towns such as Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, and Basildon. Essex combines easy access to the capital with its own distinct character, featuring areas of outstanding natural beauty, a lengthy coastline, and a mix of historic market towns and modern developments.

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9 Heavy Plant Operator jobs in Essex currently available

Reach Forklift Driver

NewPosted 03 Jun 2026CSS
£15 - £15 Per Hour

Our Client in Braintree is looking for an additional Forklift Driver with Reach licence to join the team immediately on a temp to perm basis. Duties will include operating a Reach Forklift Truck in a Warehouse environment plus additional Warehouse duties as directed, including some handballing, picking and packing, when required, when not on the fo...

Reach Truck Driver Bishop's Stortford Area £14 per hourMonday-Thursday 08:00-17:30 Friday 08:00-12:30 Friday Afternoons Off! We're looking for an experienced Reach Truck Driver to join a well-established and friendly warehouse team in the Bishop's Stortford area. This Reach Truck Driver role sits within a busy but supportive environment where peo...

£14 Per Hour

Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Forklift Driver to work in with our client in Braintree. They are a dynamic fast-moving enterprise looking to build on their existing team due to company growth.The Forklift Driver is a temp to perm. Your day-to-day duties will include:Loading and unload of goods including heavy lifting of high valued ...

£15 - £15 Per Hour

Driver Hire Colchester is currently recruiting for experienced and reliable Forklift Drivers to work with our busy clients across Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals looking for ongoing work with competitive pay and potential permanent opportunities. The Role Operating forklift trucks saf...

£14 - £14 Per Hour

CSS are currently recruiting for an additional Counterbalance Forklift Operative to join the team immediately on a temp to perm basis. For one of our clients based in Witham, Essex. Hours of the role will be 8am till 5pm, full time. These duties will include using the Counterbalance side of the forklift in the warehouse environment. There will be...

Reach Forklift Driver

Posted 27 May 2026CSS
£15 - £15 Per Hour

Our Client in Braintree is looking for an additional Forklift Driver with Reach licence to join the team immediately on a temp to perm basis. Duties will include operating a Reach Forklift Truck in a Warehouse environment plus additional Warehouse duties as directed, including some handballing, picking and packing, when required, when not on the fo...

£13 - £14 Per Hour

Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Forklift Driver to work in Witham. This is for a logistics distribution and supply chain company. They are a dynamic fast-moving enterprise looking to build on their existing team due to company growth.The Forklift Driver is a temporary role.Your day-to-day duties will include:Loading and unload of goo...

£14 Per Hour

CSS are currently recruiting for an additional Flexi/Bendi Forklift Operative to join the team immediately on a temp to perm basis. For one of our clients based in Witham, Essex. Hours of the role will be 8am till 5pm, full time. These duties will include using the Flexi/Bendi Attachment on the forklift in the warehouse environment. There will be...

Reach Truck Driver Bishop's Stortford Area £14 per hourMonday-Thursday 08:00-17:30 Friday 08:00-12:30 Friday Afternoons Off! We're looking for an experienced Reach Truck Driver to join a well-established and friendly warehouse team in the Bishop's Stortford area. This Reach Truck Driver role sits within a busy but supportive environment where peo...

Essex provides a wide range of employment opportunities, benefiting from its proximity to London whilst maintaining lower living costs. Key industries include financial services, logistics, construction, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. Major employers include Ford at Dunton, Olympus KeyMed in Southend, and numerous City of London firms accessible via the c2c and Greater Anglia rail lines. Chelmsford, Basildon, and Colchester serve as key commercial centres. Transport links include the M25, M11, A12, and A13, along with London Stansted Airport. The cost of living varies across the county but is generally more affordable than London, making Essex popular with commuters seeking a better work-life balance.

Essex Jobs by Type

Full Time Jobs in Essex

Full Time roles in Essex suit candidates looking for the structure and commitment this work pattern offers. There are currently 9 full time positions available.

Permanent Jobs in Essex

Looking for permanent work in Essex? 7 matching jobs are live right now, with new roles added daily.

Temporary Jobs in Essex

Looking for temporary work in Essex? 2 matching jobs are live right now, with new roles added daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of jobs are available in Essex?

There are 9 jobs in Essex, with top sectors including Heavy Plant Operator, Warehouse, Driving.


Are there full-time and part-time jobs in Essex?

There are 9 full-time and 0 part-time jobs in Essex.


How often are new jobs in Essex posted?

4 jobs in Essex were posted in the last 7 days.

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