Forklift Operative

JOB OPPORTUNITY:
General Operative / FLT Counterbalance Operator

Location:

Redditch
Salary: £12.98 - £16.23 per hour (Shift dependent)
Position:
Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

Are you looking for a stable position with a well-established manufacturing company in Redditch? We are seeking a General Operative / FLT Counterbalance Operator to join a clean, safe and structured production environment.

Key Benefits

Early finish every Friday on day shift
Enjoy a three-day weekend every week on late shift
Long-term stability with genuine career progression opportunities
Highly competitive hourly rates with clear shift premiums

Shift Patterns & Pay

Day Shift

£12.98 per hour
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm (Half day!)

Late Shift

£16.23 per hour
Monday to Thursday: 3:45pm – 2:00am

Shift Flexibility

We welcome applications from candidates able to commit to either shift pattern. However, those who are fully flexible and willing to work both shifts will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

As a dual-skilled operative, you will divide your time between production support and forklift operation, including:

Safely operating a Counterbalance FLT to move, load and unload stock
Working on production lines packing, bottling and labelling finished goods
Adhering to health, safety and product handling procedures
Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within warehouse and production areas

Candidate Requirements

A valid, in-date FLT Counterbalance licence (RTITB / ITSSAR / AITT)
Previous experience in a factory, production or warehouse environment
Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team
Comfortable working in a regulated chemical batching and blending environment

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step?
Please send your CV to  or click the apply link below