Forklift driver/ production operative
Kenect Recruitment · Burntwood, England
Forklift driver/ production operative at Kenect Recruitment, based in Burntwood, England, paying £12.00 - £13.17 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £12.00 - £13.17 per hour
- Location
- Burntwood, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 12 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
27% below the typical rate for forklift driver
Reference https://www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/job/forklift-driver-production-operative-826
About the role
📍 Location: Burntwood
💷 Pay Rate: £13.17 per hour
🕒 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 midday to 22:00pm
➕ Friday: Optional overtime paid at an enhanced overtime rate
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse in Burntwood. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position after just 12 weeks.
Duties include:
- Operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently
- Moving stock and pallets around the warehouse
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Supporting production when required, including:
- Picking
- Packing
- Labelling
- Boxing products
This is a hands-on role, so you must be willing to come off the forklift and assist with production tasks when needed.
What we’re looking for:
- Valid forklift licence (Counterbalance or relevant licence)
- Previous warehouse and forklift experience
- A flexible, reliable, and hardworking attitude
- Willingness to support production duties as required
What’s on offer?
- £13.17 per hour
- Optional Friday overtime at an enhanced rate
- Immediate start following a short on-site assessment
- Full-time, ongoing work
- Opportunity to become permanent after 12 weeks
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a great team and immediate start available, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
Reference: https://www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/job/forklift-driver-production-operative-826 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via Kenect Recruitment
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