FLT driver/General Op Role - 3 shift patterns (Ad Hoc)
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">FLT Driver & Production Operative</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you a skilled forklift operator looking for a dynamic role that keeps you moving? We are seeking a motivated individual to join our client's team as a dual-capacity FLT & General Operative in Wigan. This is your opportunity to play a vital part in a world-leading food and beverage production environment!</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Responsibilities:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prepare, manufacture, and dispatch diverse food items within a fast-paced production setting.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Combine traditional FLT operation with machine and line work on the plant floor.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transport raw ingredients, finished products, and packaged goods for dispatch.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Collaborate with the team to uphold product quality standards.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Adapt to training and deployment across different factory units as operational needs change.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours & Shift Patterns</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This position operates on double days (rotating mornings and afternoons) or night shifts. Full flexibility across all shift patterns is required.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Mornings</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Afternoons</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Nights</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">06:00 AM - 02:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">02:00 PM - 10:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">10:00 PM - 06:00 AM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">06:00 AM - 02:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">02:00 PM - 10:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">10:00 PM - 06:00 AM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">06:00 AM - 02:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">02:00 PM - 10:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">10:00 PM - 06:00 AM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">06:00 AM - 02:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">01:00 PM - 08:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">10:00 PM - 06:00 AM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">07:00 AM - 03:00 PM</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Qualifications:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Mandatory:Active, accredited FLT Counterbalance license.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Mandatory:At least 6 months of experience operating a forklift truck.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable:Prior experience working in food manufacturing or production environments.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reliable arrangements for traveling to and from the site in Wigan (WN5 0LB).</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full flexibility across rotating morning, afternoon, and night shift patterns.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We Offer:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive pay rate of £20.20 per hour and £22.45 for night shift</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing temporary position with weekly payments.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overtime opportunities with increased rates.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Up to 32 days of paid annual leave.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Complimentary parking on site and access to an exclusive onsite company store.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to the Randstad benefits platform (Happi Benefits).</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Company Description:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, managing a portfolio of over 200 renowned brands ranging from sauces and condiments to dairy and coffee products. Based in Wigan, they are committed to operational excellence and providing a fast-paced, rewarding environment for their team members.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To Apply:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ready to take the next step? Kindly download the Randstad app and register yourself -</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Register on the Randstad Jobs App This is essential for payroll and must be completed today:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Download Links:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">iPhone Users:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Android Users:Please ensure you have a copy of your accredited Counterbalance license ready for review, and a member of our team will contact you shortly</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 05 Oct 2026
- Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
- Employment Type: Contract
- Category: Manufacturing/Surveying
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