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Mill operative - Forklift

Job Posted: 17 minutes ago

Salary: £ 29,120 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aylesford, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Mill Operative (with Forklift Licence)
 Location: Aylesford
 Salary: £29,120 basic (40 hours/week) - OTE £34,000 for a 47.5-hour week
 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm (occasional Saturdays available) 

About the Role
 We're looking for a Mill Operative to join a small, friendly, and experienced team of 10 in Aylesford. This is a hands-on role in a busy, loud, and dusty production environment, where teamwork and attention to detail are key.

Working in a team of two, you'll use your Counterbalance forklift licence to locate and move stock (up to 25kg bags) and manually load materials into mixers. You'll follow production schedules to complete up to 10 mix runs per day, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

What you'll be doing

Locating and moving stock using a Counterbalance forklift (approx. 20% of the role)
Physically handling and mixing materials (lifting 25kg bags repeatedly)
Following daily production schedules and recipes
Measuring and mixing materials with precision
Working to output targets and production deadlines
Maintaining clean, safe, and tidy work areas
Supporting your team and contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace 
 What we're looking for

A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
Methodical, process-driven, and reliable under pressure
Strong attention to detail and basic numerical/reading skills
Able to multi-task and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
A good communicator and team player who takes pride in their work 
 Why join?

Stable, long-term opportunity - people join and stay because it's a great place to work
Supportive and experienced team
Overtime opportunities (up to £34,000 OTE)
Friendly, down-to-earth work culture 
 Ready to get stuck in and join a great team?
 Apply today and start building your career with a company that values hard work, teamwork, and reliability. Contact Sarah Gilbertson - - (phone number removed) Option 2

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