Do you have experience driving FLT Counterbalance? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Blunham?
This role is ideal for someone with FLT experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided.
Role - FLT Operative
Location: DS Smith Packaging, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH
Rate: 15.46 per hour (paid breaks), Overtime available for 42+ hours:
- OT 1.5 Monday to Saturday
- Double time on Sundays
Contract Length: 3 months initially
Shift: Pitman Shift pattern, 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days and Nights)
Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Ensure productivity and performance targets are met
- Maintain consistent quality standards
- Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks as per schedule
- Adhere to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times
- Support improvement initiatives as needed
Essential requirements:
- Counterbalance Licence
- Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
- Safety-focused with a positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Team player, quality-conscious, and adaptable to multi-skilled working
Benefits:
- Paid holiday of 32 days per annum including Bank Holidays
- Competitive rates of pay with the opportunity for progression
- Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
- Wellbeing resources and access to wellbeing specialists
- Restaurant and retail discounts
- Referral bonus of 300 for referring a friend
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.