Production Operative

Anderselite Ltd; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aggregates and manufacturing industry is seeking a Production Operative for a 6-week contract in Swadlincote. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production and packing of materials, operating a Counterbalance FLT when necessary, and ensuring workplace safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, possess a Manual Handling certificate, and a FLT licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Operative and Counter Balance FLT Driver.
• Hold a Manual Handling Certificate.
• Hold a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.

Responsibilities

• Moving and loading raw material to match production needs.
• Ensuring a tidy, clear, and safe workspace.
• Operating Counterbalance Forklift Truck as required.

Skills

Manual Handling

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Manual Handling Certificate

Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence

Job description

Job Title: Production Operative (Counterbalance FLT)
Location: Swadlincote
Job Type: Contract Role
Shift Pattern: 6:00AM-2:00PM AND 2:00PM-10:00PM (Alternating)
Start Date: June 2025
Duration: 6 week contract
Pay Rate: £12.50 PAYE Per Hour (Negotiable Based on Experience)

Industry: Aggregates, Building Material, Manufacturing, Production

Our client, a materials and aggregates provider is seeking a dedicated Production Operative / Counter Balance FLT Operator to assist with production and packing of materials, offering a circa 6 week contract due to increase in workload, as production needs ramp up over the summer period. Further work may be available after this point, depending on operational needs at the time.

In this role you will working in different areas of the manufacturing plant, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment, moving raw materials, mixing and producing new materials, as well as dispatching storing finished products.

Applicable candidates will have experience in a similar environment as well as a manual handling certificate.

Candidates with aCounterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT)licence are also highly preferred as there will be requirement to operate a fork lift truck as and when required, to move and store larger quantities of material.

Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Moving and loading raw material to match daily production needs.
• Storing finished products in an organised manner.
• Perform manual labour (Manual handling), including shovelling materials.
• Ensuring a tidy, clear and safe workspace at all times, sweeping areas and general cleaning/tidying.
• Deep cleaning of production facilities, as required.
• AdHoc duties including general site maintenance.
• OperatingCounterbalance Forklift Truck as required.
• Promoting and adhering to health and safety standards at all times.

Candidates will ideally:

• Have previously worked in a similar role as a General Operative and Counter Balance FLT Driver.
• Hold a Manual Handling certificate.
• Hold a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence, as well as previous experience.
• Be happy working as part of a team, in a physical role.
• Have strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Good general knowledge of Health and Safety.

For more information or to apply for the role, please contact Tim Smyth on 0121 200 5520.