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Production Support/Forklift Operative

Hales Group
· posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£13.5 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Bedfordshire
Category
Distribution
Job Title: Production Support/Forklift Operative Job Type: Temporary (possibility of Temp to Perm) Location: Henlow Hourly rate: £13.50 per hour Hours: Mon - Fri, 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm (Rotational)   Our well known client based in Henlow are looking for a Production Support/Forklift Operative to join their fast growing team, on a Temporary/immediate basis (with a possibility of a Temp to Perm contract). The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, keen to learn, and have strong ability to work on their feet in a fast paced environment.   In this diverse role, you will be responsible for supporting production, from operating machinery, to assisting with goods in/out and forklift driving. Main responsibilities for a Production Support/Forklift Operative are: - Forklift driving (Counterbalance) - Maintaining materials in factory - Taking pallets of finished goods to warehouse - Removing/collecting moulds for shifts - Emptying waste skips into compactor - Completing daily forklift checks once for each shift - Removing full liquid/solid waste drums from factory to chemical compound   General duties as a Production Support/Forklift Operative: - Helping with mould changes - Covering breaks along Production lines - Assisting operators when required - Wrapping all 'part' pallets of insert to go back to warehouse - Book our Duraflex short coils pallets when full when required - Maintaining warehouse cleanliness Key skills as a Production Support/Forklift Operative: - Ability to work with enthusiasm and care - Good dexterity and experience working with hand, air and power tools - Reliable and self motivated - Team work is essential - Good level of fitness as heavy lifting is involved (able to lift up to 20kg) - Valid Counterbalance licence   Perks of working on a Temporary basis: - Possible opportunity to join a well established team - 24/7 support - Weekly pay - Tax relief on Travel scheme - Rewards & discounts   Please apply within
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