FLT Driver/Warehouse Operatives needed in Maldon

Warehouse Operatives - FLT Licence Essential

Maldon, Essex | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

£14.50 per hour for the first 12 weeks, rising to £16.35 per hour after 12 weeks!

Our client is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business based in Maldon, Essex, with a long-standing reputation for producing premium food products supplied to customers worldwide.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting Production and Warehouse Operatives to join their busy operations team on a temp-to-perm basis. These opportunities are ideal for candidates with manufacturing, warehouse or FMCG experience who are looking to secure long-term employment with a successful and growing company.

Warehouse Operative

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00am - 4:15pm

Production Operative

Rotating weekly shift pattern

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Week 1

5:45am - 2:00pm

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Week 2

2:00pm - 10:15pm

Both roles are based on a 37.5-hour working week.

Production Operative Duties

• Operating a Counterbalance FLT to move products and materials safely around site.
• Carrying out quality checks and inspecting products for any defects or foreign bodies.
• Stacking finished products onto pallets ready for storage or dispatch.
• Supporting the production process and ensuring products meet quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment.

Warehouse Operative Duties

• Operating a Counterbalance FLT to load and unload HGVs safely and efficiently.
• Moving finished goods and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Ensuring products are stored correctly and stock is rotated appropriately.
• Completing loading documentation and carrying out vehicle checks where required.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety within the warehouse.

About You

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential).
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing or FMCG experience.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and legislation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the business.

Additional Information

Please note that due to the location of the site, candidates must be able to reliably commute using their own transport, as there are no suitable public transport links available.

Pay & Benefits

• £14.50 per hour for the first 12 weeks.
• Rising to £16.35 per hour after 12 weeks.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Paid holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long-term career opportunities with a growing business.

If you're an FLT driver looking for a long-term opportunity with a leading manufacturing company in Maldon, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for either our Production or Warehouse Operative vacancies.

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