Location: South Wigston, LE18
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Pay: £15.65 per hour (£17.53 per hour including rolled-up holiday pay)
Hours: Monday to Friday, minimum eight hours per day guaranteed
Shifts: 6:00am–2:00pm or 8:00am–4:00pm
Start date: Immediate, subject to an onsite interview and basic DBS check
Proman Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client based in South Wigston for an experienced Production Operative with valid Counterbalance and Reach forklift licences. This is a varied role within a small team and offers a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position.
About the Role
Operating Counterbalance and Reach forklift trucks
Supporting goods-in and goods-out activities
Loading and unloading deliveries
Completing production and material-mixing duties
Carrying out a range of general duties as part of a small team
Following site procedures and maintaining a safe, organised working environment
Pay and Progression
While working through Proman Recruitment, the pay rate is £15.65 per hour, or £17.53 per hour including rolled-up holiday pay. Once permanent, the starting salary is £28,485 per year, rising to £29,293 following successful completion of training.
What We Are Looking For
Valid external Counterbalance and Reach forklift licences; in-house or expired licences cannot be accepted
At least six months’ Counterbalance forklift experience
Experience in production, manufacturing or other precision-based work is preferred but not essential
Comfort working in a varied, hands-on role
Right to work in the UK
Applicants must be aged 21 or over
Willingness to complete a basic DBS check; the cost will be reimbursed after your first full week
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Monday-to-Friday working
Guaranteed minimum hours
Competitive pay with salary progression after training
Immediate start available for successful candidates
Why Apply?
Apply today to be considered for this Production Operative opportunity in South Wigston.
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Salary description
£15.65 - £15.65 per hour