Forklift Operator - Temp-to-Perm | 12h Shifts | £19.42/h

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

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