Fork Lift Driver/General Operative

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting for General Operatives/Fork Lift Drivers based in the outskirts of Norwich. Own transport is essential due to site location. 

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable General Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence to join our team in a busy metal coating facility. The role involves general labouring duties, loading/unloading metal components, moving materials using a forklift, and supporting the day-to-day operations of our metal finishing processes.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Forklift Operations: Safely operate a counterbalance forklift to load/unload deliveries, move metal products, and supply materials to production areas.
• Manual Handling: Assist in the preparation, hanging, and movement of metal parts through various coating and finishing stages.
• General Labouring: Support production tasks such as masking, jigging, packing, wrapping, and basic assembly work.
• Quality Control: Check items for defects or coating quality and report any issues to the team leader.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including sweeping, waste disposal, and equipment care.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to all site safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Any other duties as required

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (RTITB or ITSSAR recognised) – essential.
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Basic understanding of metalwork or coating processes (preferred but not essential).
• Physically fit and able to lift and handle metal components.
• Good attention to detail and awareness of health & safety procedures.

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 22:00 - 06:00

Benefits of working for Contract Personnel:

• 28 holiday days accrued for full time workers
• Weekly pay every Friday straight into your bank account
• Dedicated team there for you every step of the way

To apply, please contact the Industrial Team on (phone number removed), or send your CV to (url removed)