Forklift Operator (Supersack)

Randstad Inhouse Services; Grays; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay rate £19.42/hr

Up to 32 days holiday/year

On-site parking

Subsidised canteen facilities

Randstad App perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Randstad is hiring a Forklift Driver / Supersack Operator on an immediate start basis at Thurrock RM20. The role involves operating a counterbalance forklift and PPT to move materials, loading streams into production hoppers, and maintaining accurate logs in a structured production environment.

You will work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern, with day and night coverage across a continental 4-week cycle. A valid RTITB/ITSSAR licence is required, along with a practical mindset for safety and

Qualifications

• Valid in-date counterbalance forklift licence accredited by RTITB or ITSSAR.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating PPTs and hoists is advantageous.
• Physical capability to lift up to 20kg and work a 12-hour shift.
• Industrial environment with chemicals, noise, and strong scents.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) and PPT to move materials, bulk bags, and pallets.
• Run supersack charging station to discharge product into production hoppers.
• Scan products with handheld devices, maintain shift logs and label bags.
• Wear PPE at all times and conduct basic equipment inspections for safety.
• Follow site policies including secure handling of company systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

PPT operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Basic PC literacy

Tools

Overhead hoists

Lifting equipment

Job description

Forklift Driver / Supersack Operator - Immediate Start

Looking for steady, top-tier industrial work with competitive pay?

Join an industry-leading manufacturing site in Thurrock. Grays and secure reliable work on a structured rotating roster. Step straight into a crucial production team where safety, skill, and performance are rewarded from day one.

Job title: Forklift Operator

Job Type: Temporary - long-term ongoing

Location: Thurrock RM20

Pay Rate: £19.42 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)

Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00)

4-week repeating continental pattern (mix of day and night shifts, including scheduled rest days)

Why Join Us?

Representing a world-famous manufacturer of household and personal hygiene brands, Randstad is hiring Counterbalance Forklift Drivers and Production Operators who take pride in precision and workplace safety. You will work within a modern, structured production environment with clear internal standards and long-term development potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Movement & Staging: Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) and Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) to transfer materials, bulk bags, and pallets between storage, conveyors, and production stations.
• Station Operation: Run the supersack charging station using hoists and lifting gear to discharge product into production hoppers for beads-making operations.
• Quality & Logging: Scan products with handheld devices, accurately maintain shift logs, label bags correctly, and verify C-rank operational training requirements.
• Safety & Standards: Conduct routine equipment inspections, maintain a clean operating area, report hazards or near misses immediately, and wear mandatory PPE at all times (including required hearing protection).
• Internal Controls: Follow all site compliance policies, including the secure handling of company systems and business terminals.

Required & Desired Qualifications

• Valid in-date counterbalance Forklift licence accredited by RTITB or ITSSAR.
• Minimum 1 year + experience operating Powered Pallet Trucks (PPT) and overhead hoists/lifting equipment is highly advantageous but not essential.
• Physical capability to lift up to 20kg and mount/dismount forklift equipment comfortably throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment involving chemicals, production noise, and strong scents.
• High attention to detail with basic PC literacy and legible handwriting for logging and error reporting.

Benefits, Perks & Culture

• Comprehensive pay rate of £19.42 per hour
• Up to 32 days of accrued holiday per year
• Free on-site parking and subsidised canteen facilities
• Exclusive Randstad App perks (discounts on major supermarket chains, retail, cinema, and dining)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing support
• Genuine temp-to-perm pathways for high performers