Production Lead & Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Contract Personnel Limited; Weeting; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd urgently require an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for our client based in Brandon. This is an ongoing opportunity combining production team supervision with hands-on forklift operation in a busy factory environment. Shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 06:30 until finish.

Pay rate is £14.33 per hour (basic, up to 39 hours) and £17.91 per hour overtime after 39 hours. Requirements include a valid counterbalance forklift licence, production/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production/manufacturing.
• Experience supervising or coordinating a team.
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate production line staff to meet daily targets and quality standards.
• Monitor team performance and provide training, guidance and support.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Report production issues, delays or concerns to management.
• Maintain a safe, productive and team-oriented working environment.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely along designated routes and clear pathways.
• Move materials around the factory floor to storage areas and production lines.
• Stack goods safely on shelving, pallets or in storage bays following inventory procedures.
• Unloading deliveries and moving materials as required.
• Carry out any other duties to support production and warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team supervision

Health & safety

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Contract Personnel Ltd urgently require an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for our client based in Brandon. This is an ongoing opportunity combining production team supervision with hands-on forklift operation in a busy factory environment. Shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 06:30 until finish.

Pay rate is £14.33 per hour (basic, up to 39 hours) and £17.91 per hour overtime after 39 hours. Requirements include a valid counterbalance forklift licence, production/manufacturing