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Job Title: FLT Operative – Concrete Production Facility
Recruitment Agency: Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment
Location: Somercotes
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent, Fixed Day Shift

National Concrete Manufacturer – Immediate Start Available

Pay: £12.21 per hour + £0.90 hourly bonus on all hours worked
Higher pay rate available for candidates with supervisory experience – beneficial but not essential


Job Description:
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is looking for a reliable and hard-working FLT Operative to join a leading concrete product manufacturer based in Alfreton. This is a hands-on role combining forklift operation with general production and yard duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate forklift trucks to move heavy concrete products safely around the site
  • Support yard operations, including loading/unloading and organising stock
  • Assist with batching and pouring concrete into moulds
  • Strip and finish concrete products
  • Conduct visual quality checks to ensure all products meet specification
  • Follow all site health and safety guidelines
  • Keep work areas tidy and free from obstructions

What we’re looking for:

  • Valid FLT Counterbalance licence
  • Experience in a production or yard environment preferred
  • Comfortable with physically demanding work
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
  • Supervisory experience? Let us know – enhanced pay rates apply!
  • Overhead crane experience is a bonus, but not essential

Shift Pattern:
Weekly Hours: 48 hours

  • Monday & Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Benefits:

  • Weekly pay with hourly bonus
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunity for permanent work
  • Overtime rates available

Apply today with Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment to secure your new role in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

 

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