Production Operative with Forklift

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 may be 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 £15.31

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 FridaySaturday 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.

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