Production / Forklift Driver
18 days ago
Newport
Job post summary Date posted: January 16, 2026 Pay: £13.00 - £19.50 per hour Job description: Production Operative / Forklift Driver Location: Great Yarmouth Contract: Full-time, Temporary (until mid-April) If this role is of interest, please call Sonata now (phone number removed) Position 1 Recruitment is pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently seeking a Production Operative / Forklift Driver to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, temporary basis until mid-April. Role Overview This role is a combination of forklift driving, production packing duties, and general warehouse housekeeping. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. Key Responsibilities • Operating a forklift to transport IBCs from the production line to the storage area, including building stacks, • Loading lorries with IBCs from the storage area using a forklift, • Operating the packing plant to fill IBCs with fertiliser, • Selecting correct bags and ensuring they are filled according to company procedures, • Labelling and sealing bags correctly, • Carrying out daily inspections and pre-use checks on mobile and fixed plant, • Assisting with preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment, • Maintaining cleanliness and general housekeeping across the site to prevent product residue build-up and cross-contamination, • Complying with all relevant legislation, company procedures, and site rules Requirements • Valid Forklift Licence (essential), • Proven forklift driving experience, • Ability to work flexibly within a production environment Working Hours • Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 18:00, • Night Shift Available: Sunday – Thursday, 18:00 – 06:00, • Overtime paid at time and a half after 40hours, • Night shift rates: Time and a third How to Apply If this role is of interest, please call Sonata now (phone number removed) or apply online and sent your CV is up to date