Forklift / Production Operative

Staffline Group PLC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking two Forklift Driver/Production Operatives for a large food processing company in Belfast. This role offers a temporary to permanent opportunity with fixed hours, requiring valid forklift certification and experience in a production environment. The successful candidates will be expected to meet productivity targets while adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

Benefits

Car parking

Potential for progression

Opportunity for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence is mandatory.
• Experience in a production environment required.
• Availability for shifts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform machinery and equipment safety checks.
• Conduct forklift duties and operate equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

Staffline Recruitment is working in partnership with a large food processing company based in Duncrue, Belfast, seeking 2 Forklift Driver/Production Operatives on a temporary to permanent basis.

Rate of Pay: Please refer to the official job posting for details.

Working Hours: Fixed hours with some flexibility required:

• 14:00 - 22:30 - Monday to Friday
• 16:00 - 12:30 - Monday to Friday

Additional benefits include car parking, potential for progression, and the opportunity for temporary to permanent employment for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Experience in a production environment
• Availability for shifts

Job Duties:

• Perform machinery and equipment safety checks
• Carry out forklift duties (Counterbalance)
• Operate rotator on counterbalance forklift as required
• Willingness to undertake Reach Truck, electric pallet truck, and pallet stacker training as needed
• Ensure department safety and hygiene standards
• Meet daily production targets as instructed by the Line Leader/Production Management
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary
• Minimize downtime and waste
• Maintain a flexible and proactive attitude
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with BRC & customer food quality standards
• Work with the team to meet departmental KPIs