Recycling Production Operative/ Forklift Driver

Premier Work Support; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Kent is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Recycling Production Operative/Forklift Driver. The role involves manual handling, waste sorting, and forklift operation in a dynamic recycling environment. Temporary position with potential for permanent employment and excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Potential for permanent employment

Excellent career prospects

Qualifications

• Externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence preferred but not essential.
• Ability to perform manual handling and machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Sort waste products from mixed wood-based products and remove contaminants.
• Operate forklift and bailing machine, performing general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Forklift driving

Manual handling

Machine operation

Education

B1 counterbalance licence

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Recycling Production Operative/ Forklift Driver, Kent

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Location:

Kent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Recycling Production Operative for an immediate start in an ongoing temporary role to join their recycling team. The company is based in outer Medway/ Maidstone.

Ideally you will have an externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence, however this is not essential.

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.

* 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.

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.

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