Production Operative and Counterbalance Forklift Driver, Burton on Trent
Monday to Thursday: 6am - 4pm, Friday: 6am - 2pm
£12.71 per hour
Burton on Trent
Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Permanent
FLT, Industrial, Manufacturing
Search Area: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
Immediate starts available! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join an expanding business with lots of room to progress
Due to continued growth and expansion, a local manufacturer is recruiting Production Operatives with forklift experience to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.
In this Production Operative and Forklift Driver role you will be weighing and manual handling products, performing general production duties, driving a counterbalance forklift truck and shrink wrapping pallets.
We’re seeking someone with previous experience within a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Factory Operative role within a fast paced environment. In house and external licences are accepted.
Benefits of the role:
- Monday to Friday role
- Immediate starts available!
- Permanent role
- Overtime available
- Paid Breaks
- Additional annual leave
Daily Tasks of a Production Operative and Forklift Driver:
- Weighing of products
- Ensure working environments are kept clean and tidy
- General production and production line duties
- Manual handling products up to 25kg
- Driving a forklift truck
- Shrink wrapping pallet
Requirements of a Production Operative and Forklift Driver:
- Working in a fast paced environment before is advantageous
- Must be ok with lifting up to 25kg
- In house or external Counterbalance license
- Previous production experience is needed
- Manual handling
Hours of work and pay:
- £12.71 per hour (bonuses available too)
- Monday to Thursday: 6am – 4pm / Friday: 6am – 2pm
- Must be okay with overtime in peak periods
To apply:
To apply for the position Production and Counterbalance Forklift Driver, please either:
- Call Will on 01283 553210 (8am-5pm Mon to Fri)
- Send your CV to burton@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This Vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An employment Businesses)
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