Plant Operative
Monday to Friday / alternating shifts- 40 hours per week
week 1 : 0530-1400
week 2 : 1330-2200
Pay rate: £14.41 per hour (£29985.56 per annum)
Overtime available.
Looking for a hands‑on role where every day is different, full training is provided, and you're part of a supportive team? We'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
Don't worry if you've never done this before - we'll train you. Your day-to-day will include:
- Driving a counterbalance forklift and loading shovel to keep production moving
- Running our automated sand drying and mortar mixing systems from the control room
- Loading lorries safely and efficiently
- Carrying out simple quality checks in our lab (nothing complicated!)
- Helping keep the factory tidy, safe and well maintained
- Preparing silo equipment ready for customer delivery
- Pitching in with other general factory tasks as needed
What We're Looking For
You don't need to tick every box. If you're reliable, organised and keen to learn, you'll fit right in.
Essential:
· Full UK driving license (Category B)
· Experience working in a similar environment
- Basic IT Skills required
Helpful but not essential:
· Loading shovel experience
· FLT CB License
What's In It For You?
We believe in looking after our people, so you'll enjoy:
- Competitive pay, reviewed every year
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Bonuses - quarterly or annual rewards for hitting targets
- Training, apprenticeships & career progression
- Health Cash Plan (dental, optical, prescriptions & GP video calls)
- Life assurance for peace of mind
- EarlyPay - access earned wages early when needed
- Paid volunteering day each year
- Colleague awards and long service rewards
- Enhanced pension scheme (matched contributions)
- Cycle to Work, Gym discounts, Retail & leisure discounts
- Staff discount across Grafton Group businesses
- Refer a Friend bonus
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, legal & financial support
Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
* Quick & easy online registration
* Ongoing assignments
* Holiday entitlement
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Excellent rates of pay
* Overtime available
* Online payslips
* Contributory Pension Scheme
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Plant Operative in Wakefield employer: The Best Connection
Join a well-established company in Dartford that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to health and safety, we offer opportunities for professional growth and development within the warehouse and logistics sector. Our team-oriented environment ensures that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our success.