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Warehouse Operative

  • Location: England
  • Salary: £12 - 13 per hour + None
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 13 days ago

  • Sector: Construction
  • Contact: Matt Roberts
  • Contact Email: Matt.Roberts@anderselite.com
  • Contact Phone: 0121 516 3392
  • Expiry Date: 31 July 2025
  • Job Ref: anders_elite_411672

Job Title:           General Operative
Location:          Swains Park Swadlincote
Job Type:           Contract Role
Start Date:       May 2025

PAYE- £12-13 Depending on Experiance 


Industry:           Manufacturing, Production

Our client, a materials and aggregates provider is seeking a dedicated General Operative / Counter Balance FLT Operator to join there team on a contract basis, able to offer ongoing work, as manufacturing operations ramp up over the summer period. Permanent work may also be available at the end of the contract (Temp to Perm).

In this role you will working in different areas of the manufacturing plant, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment, moving raw materials, mixing and producing new materials, as well as dispatching storing finished products.

Applicable candidates will have experience in a similar environment as well as a manual handling certificate.

Candidates with a counter balance FLT licence are also highly preferred as there will be requirement to operate a fork lift truck as and when required, to move and store larger quantities of material.

Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Moving and loading raw material to match daily production needs.
  • Storing finished products in an organised manner.
  • Perform manual labour (Manual handling), including shovelling materials.
  • Ensuring a tidy, clear and safe workspace at all times, sweeping areas and general cleaning/tidying.
  • Deep cleaning of production facilities, as required.
  • AdHoc duties including general site maintenance.
  • Operating counterbalance forklift as required.
  • Promoting and adhering to health and safety standards at all times.

Candidates will ideally:

  • Have previously worked in a similar role as a General Operative / Counter Balance FLT Driver.
  • Hold a Manual Handling certificate. (Ideal)
  • Hold a Counter Balance FLT (Fork Lift Truck Licence), with previous experience. (Ideal)
  • Be happy working as part of a team, in a physical role.
  • Have strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
  • Good general knowledge of Health and Safety.

A safety critical medical is not required, but is advantageous.