Production Operative / Forklift Driver

JDR Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Hourly Rates

Weekly pay

Training given

Guaranteed hours

Temp to perm opportunity

Friendly environment

Free Parking

Progression available

Job summary

JDR Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Production Operative / Forklift Driver in Bridgwater. You will work in a manufacturing/warehouse setting, performing material handling, grinding trays, and packing duties.

The role is 4 on 4 off (days 7am–7pm; nights 7pm–7am) with 16.12 GBP/hour pay. Immediate start with temp-to-perm prospects and training provided.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence required; in-house certificate accepted.
• Available to start soon for long-term work.
• Ability to work day and night on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.
• Strong work ethic and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Picking raw materials and moving around site with bags up to 2.2 metres.
• Operating machines to grind trays and sheets.
• Processing materials and loading into bags.
• Transporting bags onto the platform; multi-skilled role (15% forklift).
• Maintain safety in a noisy manual environment.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Quick learner

Attention to detail

Able to work days and nights on a 4-sh

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

We are looking for a Production Operative / Forklift Driver

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (4 days 7am-7pm then 4 nights 7pm-7am)

Pay: £16.12 an hour

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Immediate start

Temporary to Permanent contract

JDR is recruiting for a Production Operative / Forklift Driver to work in a large manufacturing site in Bridgwater.

The Benefits:

• Excellent Hourly Rates
• Weekly pay
• Training given
• Guaranteed hours
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Friendly environment
• Free Parking
• Progression available

The role: As a Production Operative / Forklift Driver you will be working within a manufacturing / warehouse environment and your duties will be as follows:

• Picking raw materials and moving around the site with bags that are 2.2 metres
• Using the machines to grind trays and sheets
• Processing materials
• Taking material out and moving and then putting into the bags
• Lifting bags onto the platform
• Will be multi skilled role where 15% of the time you will be using the forklift and 85% of the time the role will be a mixture of duties
• Working within a noisy environment
• This role will be a very manual role

As a Production Operative / Forklift Driver you will have the following skills and experience:

• Available to start soon and are looking for long term work
• Good level of organisation
• A counterbalance licence is a must and happy with in house certificate
• Quick learner
• Strong work ethic and professional approach
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to work both days and nights on a 4 shift pattern

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.

JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.