Vacancies

📍 Yard Operative (Counterbalance Forklift) – Rochester

📍 Location: Rochester
🕕 Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 1:00am
💰 Pay: £15.00 per hour (standard hours) | £17.50 per hour overtime (after 40 hours per week)

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

MUST HOLD A VALID COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT LICENCE

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join a busy team based in Rochester. This is a full-time role with an immediate start available and the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Cutting metal tubes to specified sizes.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• General yard duties, including maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Assisting with stock control and material organisation.
• Following all health and safety procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For:

• A valid External Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar manual role is preferred.
• Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling tasks.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and a positive team player.
• Willingness to work in an industrial outdoor environment in all weather conditions.

Important Information:

• Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test before starting work.
• Ongoing random drug and alcohol testing may also form part of the company's health and safety policy.

Benefits:

• £15.00 per hour standard rate.
• Overtime paid at £17.50 per hour after 40 hours worked per week.
• Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekend shifts.
• Weekly pay.
• Immediate start available.
• Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity with a well-established company.

📞 Interested?

Apply now or contact Jill on 01622 686333 or 07951 373502 for more information.

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Contact information

Jill Galton