Forklift / Production Operatives

Looking for full-time work with regular weekday shifts and the opportunity to secure a permanent position? We’re recruiting Forklift / Production Operatives to join a busy food manufacturing business in Heckington.

This role offers a combination of forklift driving and hands-on production work. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, is happy to get involved across different areas of the operation and wants to build a long-term future with a company.

The Role

You’ll work as part of a busy production team, with your time split between operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck and carrying out practical production duties.

Please note

this is primarily a production role, with approximately 20% FLT driving and 80% production work.

Your duties will include

Operating a counterbalance forklift to move stock and materials safely

Loading and unloading deliveries

Filling 1-tonne bulk bags and 25kg sacks with product

Supporting general production and warehouse operations

Following food hygiene, Health and Safety and quality procedures

Keeping the production area clean, tidy and organised

Carrying out manual handling tasks as required

To be considered for this role, you’ll need

A valid Counterbalance FLT licence — in-house licences are not accepted

Reliable attendance and excellent timekeeping

A positive, hardworking attitude and an interest in long-term employment

The ability to undertake manual handling and work in a physically active environment

The ability to work comfortably in a busy food production setting

No allergies to peanuts or tree nuts

Long-term, ongoing work

Temporary position with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract

Monday to Friday

12-hour day shifts

Overtime rate applies after 48 hours worked per week

£13.75 per hour

Monday-to-Friday working

Full-time hours

Opportunity to secure a permanent position

If you have a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and are happy to combine forklift driving with hands-on production work, apply today.