Forklift Operative
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday – 06:00–15:00 or 07:00–16:00
Streamline Services are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established building materials company, for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver / Yard & Production Operative. This is a 13-week temp-to-perm role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful probation period.
Key Responsibilities:
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Operating a counterbalance forklift (valid, in-date licence required)
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Loading and unloading lorries for inbound and outbound deliveries
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Yard operations, including stock movement and general site upkeep
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Putting away products into designated locations
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Assisting with general warehouse duties including tidying, labelling, and scanning
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Supporting light production tasks including cut-and-bend, metalwork, and handling 4–5 metre monotube
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Completing 5–15 tasks per day, following work instructions with attention to detail
Ideal Candidate:
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Holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
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Physically fit and comfortable with active, hands-on duties
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Methodical and meticulous, with a focus on quality and consistency
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Enjoys working independently and managing their own workload with minimal supervision
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Willing to learn and take on new production-based skills – full training provided
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Must have own transport due to site location
What’s on Offer:
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£13.00 per hour PAYE
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13-week temp-to-perm opportunity
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Varied role with room to develop both forklift and light production skills
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Supportive environment with on-the-job training
If you're looking to build a long-term career in a stable and growing business, and enjoy a mix of forklift, warehouse, and hands-on production work, we want to hear from you