A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Recycling Production Operative / Forklift Driver for an immediate start initially on a temporary basis to join their recycling team. The company is based in outer Medway/Maidstone.

There may be an opportunity for a permanent role after a qualifying period.

You will have an externally accredited B1 counterbalance licence.

Duties will include:

• Manual handling, sorting waste products from mixed wood based products and removing contaminated waste before it is processed.
• Forklift driving
• Machine operation, using the bailing machine and general housekeeping duties, sweeping and cleaning.
• No heavy lifting is involved however due to the process recycling involved on site, the environment can be dirty and dusty.

The hours of work are on a three weekly rota basis, with an hourly pay rate of -15.31

• Week 1 - 06:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.
• Week 2 - 08.30 to 17.30, Monday to Friday
• Week 3 - 11.00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday

Saturday mornings are offered as overtime from 06:00 to 12:00 midday and are paid at an enhanced rate of time and a half20.88 per hour.

All hours worked above your shift are also paid at time and a half and overtime is available. There is also overtime available Monday to Friday if you work above your shifted hours.

This is a temporary position, however there are opportunities for permanent employment for the right candidate after a qualifying period. The company offers excellent career prospects and benefits when permanently employed.

If this is the role for you, apply today!