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General Operative/ Counter balance Forklift Driver

CSS
King's Lynn · posted 12 August 2026
Salary
£14 – £15 a year
Job type
full time
Location
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
Location: Kings Lynn Job Type: Full-time Industry: Metal Manufacturing CSS Recruitment & Training are currently recruiting General Operatives to join a growing metal manufacturing facility in Kings Lynn. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment with a choice of three shift patterns, competitive pay, shift allowances and the opportunity for a pay increase following a six-month review. The Role As a General Operative, you will be working within a busy metal manufacturing environment. The role is physically demanding and will involve a range of general manual duties, including lifting, bending and other hands-on production work. The successful candidate will also need to hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and be confident operating a forklift safely within a busy industrial environment. Shift Patterns 1. Lates – 4 Days * Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday * 3:00pm – 3:00am * £14.00 per hour basic * + £1.00 per hour shift allowance * Six-month review with potential increase of up to £3.00 per hour, depending on experience 2. Lates – 5 Days * Monday to Friday * 3:00pm – Midnight * £14.00 per hour basic * + £1.00 per hour shift allowance * Six-month review with potential increase of up to £3.00 per hour, depending on experience 3. Nights – 5 Days * Sunday to Thursday * 9:00pm – 6:00am * £14.50 per hour basic * + £1.00 per hour shift allowance * Six-month review with potential increase of up to £3.00 per hour, depending on experience Requirements * Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – essential * Valid Driving Licence – essential * Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production or industrial environment is advantageous * Physically fit and able to carry out manual work * Comfortable with lifting, bending and other physically demanding duties * Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team * Good awareness of workplace health and safety What We Offer * Competitive hourly rates * Shift allowance * Three shift patterns to suit your availability * Opportunity for a pay increase following a six-month review * Long-term opportunity within a growing metal manufacturing business * Modern manufacturing working environment Interested in applying? For further details or to discuss the opportunity, please contact CSS Recruitment & Training today on: (phone number removed)
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