Forklift Operator

Jobandtalent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operative with a Counterbalance forklift licence in Manchester. The role involves working in a team to transport products and adhere to food safety standards while rotating shifts of days and nights. A valid forklift licence and the ability to perform manual tasks are essential for this ongoing position, offering a competitive wage and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Secure car park with charging stations

Discounted onsite cereal & snacks staff shop

Onsite Gym

Subsidised canteen

53rd week payment

28 Holidays per year

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Personal Accident Insurance

My Extra Rewards portal

Qualifications

• Valid UK Accredited Counterbalance licence necessary.
• Able to rotate shifts between days and nights.
• Must be physically capable of manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team, rotating responsibilities over shifts.
• Transport filled Taybag units for shipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.
• Complete necessary documentation for Quality & Food Safety.

Skills

Counterbalance licence

Ability to work Days and Night shifts

Pass driver assessment

Job description

Production Operative with Forklift Truck Licence

We are recruiting for Production Operatives with a Counterbalance licence in the M32 area of Manchester. The client makes cereal to be distributed around UK and Europe

It is mandatory to have a valid UK Accredited licence Counterbalance Licence

You should be able to work both Days & Nights

As a Production Operative with a Forklift licence you will need to have:

• UK Accredited licence Counterbalance licence which is in date
• Ability to work Days and Night shift
• Must be able to pass the company's driver assessment, after a month of work/training.

Details:

• Salary: £16.00ph
• Working Hours : (2 days/2 nights on 6 days off 7am/7pm/7pm/7am) Shift pattern assigned to each worker.
• Location: Trafford Park Manchester M32
• Duration: Ongoing

Role of a Production Operative with Forklift Truck Licence:

• Working in a team of 2. One will drive the other will be on Taybag duties. The tasks will rotate over a block of 4 shifts
• To transport filled Taybag units into the warehouse ready for shipment -loading/unloading on a Forklift Truck
• Maintaining a clean as you go policy
• To meet the companies Quality & Food Safety standards, you will follow a strict procedures involving the completion of Quality & Food Safety documentation
• Adhering to site Food Safety standards, including the use of PPE.
• The position is a driving/none driving role

Please note this role is split 50/50 between driving and taybag duties with your team partner.

The taybag duties involves manual handling

The Recruitment process will consist of an interview, a basic medical assessment and an Forklift Truck assessment

Benefits of working with us as a Forklift Driver:

• Secure car park, including electric car charging stations
• Discounted onsite cereal & snacks staff shop
• Onsite Gym
• Subsidised canteen (vending machines for Night shifts)
• 53rd week payment (pro rata'd subject to service and attendance)
• 28 Holidays per year accrued
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance
• My Extra Rewards- An online portal offering vouchers and discounts

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