Forklift Operator (Supersack)

Forklift Driver / Supersack Operator - Immediate Start

Looking for steady, top-tier industrial work with competitive pay?

Join an industry-leading manufacturing site in Thurrock. Grays and secure reliable work on a structured rotating roster. Step straight into a crucial production team where safety, skill, and performance are rewarded from day one.

Job title: Forklift Operator

Job Type: Temporary - long-term ongoing

Location: Thurrock RM20

Pay Rate: £19.42 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)

Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00)

4-week repeating continental pattern (mix of day and night shifts, including scheduled rest days)

Why Join Us?

Representing a world-famous manufacturer of household and personal hygiene brands, Randstad is hiring Counterbalance Forklift Drivers and Production Operators who take pride in precision and workplace safety. You will work within a modern, structured production environment with clear internal standards and long-term development potential.

Key Responsibilities

Material Movement & Staging: Safely operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) and Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) to transfer materials, bulk bags, and pallets between storage, conveyors, and production stations.
Station Operation: Run the supersack charging station using hoists and lifting gear to discharge product into production hoppers for beads-making operations.
Quality & Logging: Scan products with handheld devices, accurately maintain shift logs, label bags correctly, and verify C-rank operational training requirements.
Safety & Standards: Conduct routine equipment inspections, maintain a clean operating area, report hazards or near misses immediately, and wear mandatory PPE at all times (including required hearing protection).
Internal Controls: Follow all site compliance policies, including the secure handling of company systems and business terminals.

Required & Desired Qualifications

Valid in-date counterbalance Forklift licence accredited by RTITB or ITSSAR.
Minimum 1 year + experience operating Powered Pallet Trucks (PPT) and overhead hoists/lifting equipment is highly advantageous but not essential.
Physical capability to lift up to 20kg and mount/dismount forklift equipment comfortably throughout a 12-hour shift.
Comfortable working in an industrial environment involving chemicals, production noise, and strong scents.
High attention to detail with basic PC literacy and legible handwriting for logging and error reporting.

Benefits, Perks & Culture

Comprehensive pay rate of £19.42 per hour
Up to 32 days of accrued holiday per year
Free on-site parking and subsidised canteen facilities
Exclusive Randstad App perks (discounts on major supermarket chains, retail, cinema, and dining)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing support
Genuine temp-to-perm pathways for high performers

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your up-to-date CV and forklift certificate. Our recruitment specialist will review your application and contact suitable candidates for an initial phone briefing and site onboarding
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed