Production Operative with Counterbalance Forklift License, Somercotes
Mon to Fri, days
£14.12 - £19.83ph
Somercotes
Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Temp to Perm
FLT, Industrial, Manufacturing
Search Area: Derbyshire, Somercotes
Job Title: Production Operative (Counterbalance Licence Required)
Location: Somercotes
Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Somercotes. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role within a fast-paced production setting.
This position would suit someone with experience in construction, precast, or another industrial environment involving manual processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the production of concrete blocks
- General production duties within a manufacturing environment
- Manual handling and heavy lifting
- Operating machinery and hand tools
- Sorting and organising jobs into designated areas
- Loading and unloading bearers in different production areas
- Supporting production flow and completing additional duties as required
Please note: This is not a full-time forklift operating role. Counterbalance duties will be part of the job but not the main focus.
Requirements:
- Must hold a refreshed B1 5-tonne Counterbalance licence
- Experience in precast, construction, or similar manual production environment preferred
- Basic ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to read a tape measure and carry out basic measurements accurately
- Strong work ethic and reliability
Hours of Work:
- Monday: 6:00am – 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 6:00am – 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 6:00am – 4:00pm
- Thursday: 6:00am – 4:00pm
- Friday: 6:00am – 3:30pm
Pay:
- £14.12 per hour
- £19.83 per hour (Saturday rate)
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
- Weekly pay
- Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate
To apply, please either:
Call: 01623 643777 (8am–5pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: j27@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
If you do not hear from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details for future suitable opportunities.
This vacancy is advertised by Essential Recruitment, acting as an employment business.
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