Production Operative with Forklift

Premier Work Support
Full-time Chatham, Kent other-general
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

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 2...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Chatham, United Kingdom
Posted: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 27, 2026