Multi-Skilled FLT Operative (Corby)

Echo Personnel Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension from day one (4%)

Medical expenses scheme

Staff discount after probation

Career progression

Stable working environment

Job summary

Echo Personnel Ltd in Corby is recruiting a Multi-Skilled FLT Operative for a well-established food manufacturing business. This role combines frontline forklift operation with production support in a fast-paced environment.

You will load, unload and move materials, operate Counterbalance FLT, follow food safety and quality procedures, and work on a Panama shift pattern with 42 hours per week. A strong team player with IT skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential).
• Previous warehouse experience (essential).
• Good standard of IT skills – essential (Microsoft packages, emails and in‑house stock systems).
• Able and motivated to lift loads up to 25kg – essential.
• Good understanding of health & safety and workplace procedures.
• Pivot Steer FLT licence – desirable.
• PPT licence – desirable.
• Previous food production / food manufacturing experience – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support daily manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Load, unload, move, and store materials using a forklift truck (FLT).
• Complete production tasks in line with company procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety requirements are followed.
• Carry out checks to maintain product quality and minimise waste.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Work closely with team members to achieve production targets and support continuous improvement.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Warehouse experience

IT skills

Teamwork & communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock systems

PPT licence

Pivot Steer FLT

Job description

ECHO Personnel is recruiting a Multi-Skilled FLT Operative for a well-established food manufacturing business based in Corby.This is an excellent opportunity for experienced warehouse and FLT professionals to join a reputable organisation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is not a standard FLT-only role - alongside Counterbalance FLT operation, you will support production activities, warehouse operations and computer-based systems.

Salary

Starting salary: £34,706 per annumAfter successful probation: £40,830 per annum

Working Hours

42 hours average per weekPanama shift pattern: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00, covering 7 days

Key Responsibilities

Operate production and warehouse equipment safely and efficientlySupport daily manufacturing and warehouse operationsLoad, unload, move, and store materials using a forklift truck (FLT)Complete production tasks in line with company procedures and quality standardsEnsure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety requirements are followedCarry out checks to maintain product quality and minimise wasteMaintain a clean and organised working environmentWork closely with team members to achieve production targets and support continuous improvementComplete all required documentation accurately

Requirements

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)Previous warehouse experience (essential)Good standard of IT skills – essential (Microsoft packages, emails and in-house stock systems)Able and motivated to lift loads up to 25kg – essentialGood understanding of health & safety and workplace proceduresAbility to work a rotating Panama shift patternStrong teamwork and communication skillsReliable, safety-focused, and able to work independentlyPivot Steer FLT licence – desirablePPT licence – desirablePrevious food production / food manufacturing experience – desirable

Benefits

Permanent positionPension from day one with 4% employer contribution (option to increase with matched contributions up to 10%)Medical expenses schemeStaff discount scheme after probationExcellent opportunity for career progressionStable working environment with a well-established organisation