Forklift & Production Operative (5t Licence) – Rotating Shifts

The Best Connection; Sandy; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days holiday pro-rata

Pension after 3 months

Job summary

The Best Connection Bedford is recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Operative to join their friendly team in Sandy. The role involves operating a 5 tonne counterbalance forklift and supporting production in a yard environment.

Candidates with prior labouring/production experience and a valid in-date forklift licence are preferred. The role requires rotating day/night shifts, weather-facing outdoor work, and strict health and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Previous labouring and production experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid in-date 5 tonne Counterbalance licence.
• Must be able to work rotating days/nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and machinery to produce building/landscaping materials.
• Carry out yard/production site and warehouse housekeeping as required.
• Complete health and safety checks and record keeping as required.
• Ensure all duties/tasks are carried out to required standards and production targets are achieved.
• Operate Counterbalance Forklift to move stock and equipment safely around the yard/production site.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality checks

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling

Tools

5 tonne Counterbalance licence

Job description

The Best Connection Bedford is recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Operative to join their friendly team in Sandy. The role involves operating a 5 tonne counterbalance forklift and supporting production in a yard environment.

Candidates with prior labouring/production experience and a valid in-date forklift licence are preferred. The role requires rotating day/night shifts, weather-facing outdoor work, and strict health and safety adherence.