Operative

JDR Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Forklift Operatives for a manufacturing site in Bridgwater. Candidates must have a valid counterbalance licence and at least one year of forklift experience. Responsibilities include stacking, labelling products, and ensuring quality in a friendly environment with guaranteed hours. The position offers competitive pay of £15.25 per hour, training, and free parking, with immediate starts available.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates

Training provided

Guaranteed hours

Friendly environment

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Available to start immediately for long-term work.
• Background in manufacturing or warehouse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health & safety policies.
• Stacking and labelling products.
• Visually inspecting finished products for quality.
• Completing QA documentation accurately.
• Maintaining a clean workplace.

Skills

Counterbalance licence

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for Forklift Operatives.

Shift pattern

4 off, 4 off. Days: 7am to 7pm. Nights: 7pm to 7am.

Pay

£15.25 per hour.

Location

Bridgwater, Somerset.

Start date

Immediate start.

Contract

Permanent.

About the role

We are recruiting for a Forklift Operative to work in a large manufacturing site in Bridgwater. As a Forklift Operative you will be working within a manufacturing environment and your duties include:

• Comply with the employee's duties within the Health & Safety policy.
• Stacking products.
• Labelling products.
• Visually inspecting the finished product to ensure that quality requirements are maintained in accordance with the relevant work order requirements and/or visual aids.
• Ensuring all relevant QA documentation is correctly completed.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workplace.

About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Available to start immediately and looking for long‑term work.
• Hold a valid counterbalance licence and have a minimum of 1 year experience.
• Background within manufacturing or warehouse.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Strong work ethic and professional approach.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Willing to commit to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

• Excellent hourly rates.
• Training provided.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Friendly environment.
• Free parking.

How to apply

If you're interested and have the required experience, apply today.

Agency

JDR is acting as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.