Job Opportunity: FLT & General Operative (Hybrid Role)
Position Type: Temporary - Ongoing
Location: Spring Road, Wigan (WN5 0LB)
Pay Rate: £20.20 per hour
About the Client
Our client stands as one of the largest global leaders in the food and beverage industry. Operating internationally, they produce and market an impressive portfolio of over 200 renowned brands, covering everything from condiments, sauces, and dairy products to coffee, meats, and daily grocery items.
Working Hours & Shift Patterns
This position operates on double days (rotating mornings and afternoons) or night shifts. Full flexibility across all shift patterns is required.
Monday to Thursday:
- Morning Shift: 05:50 AM - 01:50 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 01:50 PM - 09:50 PM (Weekly rotation)
- Night Shift: 09:50 PM - 05:50 AM
Friday (Reduced Hours):
- Morning Shift: 05:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 12:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Night Shift: 07:30 PM - 02:30 AM
Key Responsibilities
In this dual-capacity role, team members handle a blend of standard production duties alongside forklift operations:
- Prepare, manufacture, and dispatch diverse food items within a fast-paced production setting.
- Combine traditional FLT operation with machine and line work on the plant floor.
- Transport raw ingredients, finished products, and packaged goods for dispatch.
- Collaborate with the team to uphold product quality standards.
- Adapt to training and deployment across different factory units as operational needs change.
Candidate Requirements
- Mandatory: At least 6 months of experience operating a forklift truck.
- Mandatory: An active, accredited FLT Counterbalance license.
- Desirable: Prior experience working in food manufacturing or production environments.
- Reliable arrangements for traveling to and from the site.
- Strong attention to detail and the capacity to work autonomously.
- Flexibility to switch seamlessly between manufacturing tasks and FLT duties.
Benefits & Perks
- Weekly payments
- Overtime opportunities with increased rates
- Up to 32 days of paid annual leave
- Complimentary parking on site
- Exclusive onsite company store
- Access to Randstad's benefits platform (Happi Benefits)
How to Apply
To apply, submit your updated CV today. Please ensure you have a copy of your accredited Counterbalance license available for review, and a member of our team will contact you shortly.
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