We are currently recruiting for a skilled labourer/ Counterbalance Fork Lift Operative for day shifts for our client based just outside of Bedford.

The role is an on-going temp to perm role and will involve labouring/moving around construction support materials and loading the materials onto vehicles using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.

Very friendly team and good working environment.

Working hours are 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, Overtime is available subject to availability at peak times.

Pay rate is £14 per hour.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have previous labouring and production experience, candidates who hold a valid, in date, 5 tonne Counterbalance licence are preferred as the role will involve moving building/landscaping materials around the yard.

Requirements of the job:

• Work collaboratively with the site team to achieve production targets
• Carry out quality control checks on products as directed and report any concerns to the site manager
• Manual Handling, Heavy lifting and working outside in all weathers are a requirement of this role.
• Commit to regular day shifts
• Follow all health and safety protocol at all times, reporting any concerns/incidents to management
• Forklift operatives will need to hold an accredited, valid, in date Counterbalance licence.
• Be able to commute to shift location

Responsibilities of the job:

• Operate production equipment and machinery to produce building/landscaping materials
• Carry out yard/production site and warehouse housekeeping as required
• Complete any health and safety checks and record keeping as required
• Ensure all duties/tasks are carried out to required standards and production targets are achieved
• Operate Counterbalance Forklift to move stock and equipment safely around the yard/production site

Benefits of working for The Best Connection:

• Online payslips
• Pension scheme after 3 months
• Paid holiday 28 days per year
• Friendly Professional Qualified Recruitment Consultants

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.