Plant/ Warehouse Operative

Brook Street; Harlow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Operative for a permanent contract based in Harlow. The role involves working in a two-man production team, operating a forklift, and managing production tasks. Candidates should have a FLT licence and a full driving licence; training provided for those without shovel experience. This full-time position offers a salary of £29,300+ for 40 hours, with overtime for extra hours.

Qualifications

• FLT licence or relevant experience is required.
• A full driving licence is essential for this role.
• Training will be provided for candidates without shovel licence.

Responsibilities

• Join a production team to manage daily tasks and material reception.
• Operate forklift and mobile plant within a busy factory environment.
• Conduct quality assurance testing on finished products.
• Assist in maintenance operations and equipment preparation for dispatch.

Skills

FLT licence/experience

Shovel in-house licence

Full driving licence

Well-organised approach

Job description

Overview

Plant Operative - Contract - Permanent

Location: Harlow

Basic Salary - £29,300+ for 40 hours; overtime available for any extra

Monday–Friday, shift pattern 06:00–14:30 and 13:30–22:00 (alternate weekly). Occasional Saturday mornings may be required, paid as overtime.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of a two-man production team, working alongside the Assistant Supervisor to manage daily production tasks, vehicle loading and unloading, and material reception within a busy industrial factory.
• Operate counterbalanced forklift truck and mobile plant to assist in manufacturing operations.
• Load raw materials within the factory and carry out quality assurance testing on finished products in a laboratory environment.
• Assist in factory maintenance operations and prepare equipment for dispatch to customers’ sites.
• Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• FLT licence/experience
• Shovel in-house licence advantageous but not essential, as training will be given
• Full driving licence essential
• A well-organised approach and a willingness to excel

About the Employer

Emma Smith - (phone number removed)

Brook Street (UK) Limited

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy