Job Description

JOB VACANCY: Yard Operative with Forklift Licence

Location: Sandwich
Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:00
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Initially temporary, with strong potential for permanent employment for the right candidate

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative with a Forklift Licence to join our team in an industrial environment. Candidates with previous experience or exposure to chemical or pharmaceutical settings are particularly well suited to this role due to their understanding of safety, compliance, and regulated working practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift trucks safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Load and unload goods, materials, and deliveries both manually and using a forklift
• Move products to and from storage areas
• Carry out basic site and grounds maintenance (e.g. clearing debris, cutting grass, maintaining walkways)
• Support warehouse and yard operations as required
• Ensure health and safety standards are met at all times
• Use internal IT systems to record movements, complete basic documentation, and support operational reporting

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Previous experience in a chemical and/or pharmaceutical environment (or similar regulated industrial setting)
• Previous experience in a similar industrial or warehouse environment
• Competent IT skills, with confidence using basic systems and electronic records
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please note that due to the nature of the business you will be required to complete an on-line criminal record check prior to starting.

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