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Forklift driver Counterbalance

Randstad RIS
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0RA

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • A skilled forklift operator is sought for a temporary ongoing position in Wigan, with an immediate start available.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £18.01 per hour for day shifts, working on a double days rotation.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of forklift operating experience and a current in-date Forklift counterbalance license.
  • Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Benefits include up to 32 days of holiday, free onsite parking, and access to a unique benefits app.

Are you a skilled forklift operator looking to elevate your career?

Join our dynamic team where precision meets efficiency! If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a keen eye for safety, we want to hear from you as we have an immediate start available.

Job title: FLT/Forklift driver

Job type: Temporary - ongoing

Location: Spring Road, Wigan, WN5 0LB

Pay Rate:

Day shift: £18.01ph (inclusive of shift allowance)

Hours of work:

Double Days Rotation: Early: 05:50 AM - 13:50 PM

Late: 13:50 PM - 21:50 PM

Must be available to work across both day shifts.

Client Overview: Our client is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. They manufacture and market food and beverage products across the globe, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 iconic brands.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 months of experience in operating a forklift truck is mandatory
  • Current in-date Forklift counterbalance license is mandatory
  • Previous experience in a Food Production or manufacturing environment (desirable)
  • Be able to work 2 shifts either (Rotating Morning and afternoon, or Nights) and have suitable transport arrangements
  • Ability to pay high attention to detail and confidence to work with minimal supervision
  • Able to be versatile in working in different production departments

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing, manufacturing & dispatching a variety of food products in a busy production environment
  • Moving products including ingredients, final products, and packaged items ready to ship to customers so a current, valid FLT license (Counterbalance) is mandatory.
  • You will work as part of a team and be responsible for the quality of the products you are working to produce.
  • The role may involve training in a variety of areas within the factory as you may be moved around into different departments depending on requirements.

Benefits:

  • Up to 32 days holiday
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff shop
  • Access to a unique benefits app designed just for Randstad staff
  • Weekly Pay
  • Overtime available with an Overtime rate

If you are interested please apply with your up-to-date CV and photo of your in-date FLT license and our team will contact you to discuss further.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.