Production Operative With Forklift

Premier Work Support; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Maidstone is looking for a Recycling Production Operative & Forklift Driver for a temporary role with potential for permanent employment. Responsibilities include sorting waste products, forklift driving, and machine operation. An externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence is required. The position offers a three-week rotating work schedule with an hourly pay of £13.92. Overtime is available at enhanced rates. Strong career prospects are available upon permanent employment.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling and sorting waste products.
• Forklift driving and machine operation.
• General housekeeping duties including cleaning.

Job description

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Recycling Production Operative & Forklift Driver for an immediate start initially on a temporary basis to join their recycling team. The company is based in outer Medway/Maidstone.

There is an opportunity for a permanent role after a qualifying period.

You will have an externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence.

Duties will include:

• Manual handling, sorting waste products from mixed wood based products and removing contaminated waste before it is processed.
• Forklift driving
• Machine operation, using the bailing machine and general housekeeping duties, sweeping and cleaning.
• No heavy lifting is involved however due to the process recycling involved on site, the environment can be dirty and dusty.

The hours of work are on a three weekly rota basis, with an hourly pay rate of £13.92.

Work schedule:

Week 1 - 06:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

Week 2 - 08.30 to 17.30, Monday to Friday.

Week 3 - 11.00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday.

Saturday mornings are offered as overtime from 06:00 to 12:00 midday and are paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half-£20.88 per hour.

All hours worked above your shift are also paid at time and a half and overtime is available. There is also overtime available Monday to Friday if you work above your shifted hours.

Additional information:

This is a temporary position, however there are opportunities for permanent employment for the right candidate after a qualifying period. The company offers excellent career prospects and benefits when permanently employed.

If this is the role for you, apply today.