General Operative/ Counter balance Forklift Driver

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Location: Kings Lynn
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Metal Manufacturing

CSS Recruitment & Training are currently recruiting General Operatives to join a growing metal manufacturing facility in Kings Lynn.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment with a choice of three shift patterns, competitive pay, shift allowances and the opportunity for a pay increase following a six-month review.

The Role

As a General Operative, you will be working within a busy metal manufacturing environment. The role is physically demanding and will involve a range of general manual duties, including lifting, bending and other hands-on production work.

The successful candidate will also need to hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and be confident operating a forklift safely within a busy industrial environment.

Shift Patterns

1. Lates – 4 Days

* Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday

* 3:00pm – 3:00am

* £14.00 per hour basic

* + £1.00 per hour shift allowance

* Six-month review with potential increase of up to £3.00 per hour, depending on experience

2. Lates – 5 Days

* Monday to Friday

* 3:00pm – Midnight

* £14.00 per hour basic

* + £1.00 per hour shift allowance

* Six-month review with potential increase of up to £3.00 per hour, depending on experience

3. Nights – 5 Days

* Sunday to Thursday

* 9:00pm – 6:00am

* £14.50 per hour basic

* + £1.00 per hour shift allowance

* Six-month review with potential increase of up to £3.00 per hour, depending on experience

Requirements

* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – essential

* Valid Driving Licence – essential

* Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production or industrial environment is advantageous

* Physically fit and able to carry out manual work

* Comfortable with lifting, bending and other physically demanding duties

* Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team

* Good awareness of workplace health and safety

What We Offer

* Competitive hourly rates

* Shift allowance

* Three shift patterns to suit your availability

* Opportunity for a pay increase following a six-month review

* Long-term opportunity within a growing metal manufacturing business

* Modern manufacturing working environment

Interested in applying?

For further details or to discuss the opportunity, please contact CSS Recruitment & Training today on:

(phone number removed)

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