Plant Operator
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.31 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5PZ |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -052026-21241_1779885659 |
Summary
Plant Operative
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
Working Schedule
Monday to Friday / alternating
week 1 : 0600-1400
week 2 : 1400-2200
✅ 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:
· FLT CB License
· Full UK driving licence (Category B)
· Experience working in a similar environment
Helpful but not essential:
· Loading shovel experience
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
Interested?
If you want a stable role, great benefits, full training and room to grow, apply now and come be part of our team!
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
The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991.The company has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK, from which it specialises in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse and distribution sector.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
- The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.