Production Operative & Forklift Driver — Fast-Paced Factory

Just Temps; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay on each hour worked

Pension after a qualifying period

Access to employee rewards with 1,400+

Job summary

Just Temps is recruiting a Production Operative / Forklift Driver for a temporary role near Ipswich, Suffolk, starting ASAP with pay £16.43 per hour. You'll support day-to-day production activities, handle materials, and keep the area safe and tidy.

Shift pattern is 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm after the first week, with 8am-5pm initially. This hands-on position requires physical work and a readiness to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Full Forklift Truck license (Counterbalance) required.
• Manual handling training completed.
• Experience in manufacturing/warehouse/logistics beneficial but not essential.
• Must have a driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move raw materials and packaging as required.
• Support batch preparation and general production tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area.
• Record basic data such as time logs and material counts.
• Follow health and safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Communicate issues to the Operations Lead.
• Provide cross-task support as workload demands.

Skills

Reliable

Motivated

Basic English

Tools

Forklift license (Counterbalance)

Manual handling training

Driving licence & own vehicle

Job description

Just Temps is recruiting a Production Operative / Forklift Driver for a temporary role near Ipswich, Suffolk, starting ASAP with pay £16.43 per hour. You'll support day-to-day production activities, handle materials, and keep the area safe and tidy.

Shift pattern is 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm after the first week, with 8am-5pm initially. This hands-on position requires physical work and a readiness to meet daily targets.