Production Operative With Forklift

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Recycling Production Operative & Forklift Driver in Maidstone for an immediate start. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly wage with the potential for permanent employment. Responsibilities include sorting waste, forklift driving, and machine operation. Ideal candidates will possess a B1 counterbalance licence. Flexible working hours and overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling, sorting, and removing contaminated waste.
• Forklift driving.
• Machine operation and general housekeeping.

Skills

B1 counterbalance licence

Job description

Overview

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.

Requirements

You will have an externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling, sorting waste products from mixed wood based products and removing contaminated waste before it is processed.
• Forklift driving.
• Machine operation, using the baling 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.

Hours and pay

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

• Week 1 - 06:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday
• Week 2 - 08:30 to 17:30, Monday-Friday
• Week 3 - 11:00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday
• Saturday mornings are offered as overtime from 06:00 to 12:00; midday 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.

Employment type

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.