Quality Service Recruitment Limited
Forklift/Production Operative - £800 pre week
NG34 9NF
Key information
- Pay
- £13.25 to £16.56 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 13 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
About this role
We're recruiting for a Counterbalance FLT Driver / Production Operative to join a busy food manufacturing business based in Heckington. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking stable, full-time work with the chance of securing a permanent position.
Working within a fast-paced production environment, you'll split your time between operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck and supporting the production team.
What You'll Be Doing
• Safely operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move stock and materials.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Supporting production by filling 1-tonne bulk bags and 25kg sacks with product.
• Assisting with general production and warehouse duties.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety and quality procedures.
• Helping to keep the production area clean, organised and efficient.
Please note that this role is approximately 20% FLT driving and 80% production-based work.
What We're Looking For
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence (In house not accepted).
• A dependable individual with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Someone looking for long-term employment.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and work in a physically active environment.
• Comfortable working in a busy food production setting.
• No allergies to peanuts or tree nuts.
Long term, temp to perm opportunity
Working Hours
• Monday to Friday
• 12-hour day shifts
• Overtime paid after 48 hours each week
Pay Rates
• £13.25 per hour
• £16.56 per hour after 48 hours worked
£800 per week