Counterbalance Driver and Production Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Counterbalance Driver and Production Assistant based in Bedford for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is a long-established and global exporter with a well-regarded reputation.

Summary of theCounterbalance Driver and Production Assistant role…

Salary: £28,461 per annum + shift allowance £3,288.96
Location: Bedford
Type of Contract: Permanent, Full-time.
Hours: Working 4 on 4 off, rotational days and nights

Responsibilities of the Counterbalance Driver and Production Assistant:

• Diagnose and report faults on packaging machinery.
• Work to production targets.
• Load trucks using a counterbalance forklift.
• Complete stitcher checks.
• Label and wrap pallets ready for dispatch.
• Pack on production lines when necessary.

Requirements for a successful Counterbalance Driver and Production Assistant:

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong IT skills with experience using Excel.
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience.

What our Client offers

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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**Thank you for your interest in the Counterbalance Driver and Production Assistant role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **