Forklift & Production Operative – Weekdays, Long-Term

QS Recruitment Ltd; Heckington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting Forklift / Production Operatives for a busy food manufacturing site in Heckington, Lincolnshire. The role combines counterbalance forklift driving with hands-on production duties, offering regular weekday shifts and potential permanent placement.

You will split time between operating a Counterbalance FLT and performing production tasks, with roughly 20% FLT and 80% production work, in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence (in-house licences are not accepted).
• Reliable attendance and excellent timekeeping.
• A positive, hardworking attitude and an interest in long-term employment.
• The ability to undertake manual handling and work in a physically active environment.
• The ability to work comfortably in a busy food production setting.

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move stock and materials safely.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Filling 1-tonne bulk bags and 25kg sacks with product.
• Supporting general production and warehouse operations.
• Following food hygiene, Health & Safety and quality procedures.
• Keeping the production area clean, tidy and organised.
• Carrying out manual handling tasks as required.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

Reliable attendance/timekeeping

Positive attitude

Manual handling

Food production environment

Job description

QS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting Forklift / Production Operatives for a busy food manufacturing site in Heckington, Lincolnshire. The role combines counterbalance forklift driving with hands-on production duties, offering regular weekday shifts and potential permanent placement.

You will split time between operating a Counterbalance FLT and performing production tasks, with roughly 20% FLT and 80% production work, in a safety-conscious environment.