Forklift Operator – Temp-to-Perm, Day/Night Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Randstad App perks

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Temp-to-perm pathways

Job summary

Randstad UK is recruiting for a Forklift Operator/ Supersack Operator at a leading manufacturing site in Thurrock. The role offers a rotating 12-hour shift pattern with day and night cycles and a direct path to longer-term opportunities.

You will move materials, discharge product at the supersack station, log activities, and strictly follow safety procedures while maintaining accurate shift records.

Qualifications

• Valid in-date counterbalance Forklift licence accredited by RTITB or ITSSAR.
• Minimum 1 year+ experience operating PPTs and overhead hoists/lifting equipment.
• Physical capability to lift up to 20kg and operate forklift equipment during a 12-hour shift.
• Industrial environment exposure with chemicals, noise, and strong scents.
• High attention to detail with basic PC literacy and legible handwriting for logging.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) and PPT to move materials, bags, and pallets.
• Run supersack charging station using hoists to discharge product into production hoppers.
• Scan products with handheld devices, maintain shift logs, label bags, verify training requirements.
• Wear PPE at all times and follow safety standards; report hazards or near misses.
• Follow site policies, including secure handling of company systems and terminals.

Skills

Forklift licence RTITB/ITSSAR

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

PPT operation

Documentation & logging

Physical stamina

Tools

Powered Pallet Trucks (PPT)

Overhead hoists

Job description

Randstad UK is recruiting for a Forklift Operator/ Supersack Operator at a leading manufacturing site in Thurrock. The role offers a rotating 12-hour shift pattern with day and night cycles and a direct path to longer-term opportunities.

You will move materials, discharge product at the supersack station, log activities, and strictly follow safety procedures while maintaining accurate shift records.