At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to ensure efficient production of forged components.
- Company: Respected manufacturing business with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, shift allowance, weekly bonuses, and early finishes on Thursdays.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a strong health and safety culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and kickstart your career in manufacturing with long-term growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must hold valid overhead crane and counterbalance FLT licences; experience in manufacturing preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.49 - 13.49 £ per hour.
Our client, a well-established and respected manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Forge Operative to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in a forging, heavy engineering, or manufacturing environment who hold both Overhead Crane and Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) licences.
Working closely with the Die Plant Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of forged components while maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the forge.
Key Responsibilities- Operating forging equipment safely and efficiently.
- Driving a cab overhead crane to transport materials and components.
- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to load and unload lorries.
- Using overhead cranes to safely move heavy materials throughout the forge.
- Inspecting forged components to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Promoting, adhering to, and encouraging a strong culture of health and safety across the site.
- Ensuring all forging areas are kept clean, tidy, organised, and free from hazards.
- Supporting production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Following company procedures and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- A valid Overhead Crane Licence (Cab Crane).
- A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence.
- Previous experience working within a forging, heavy engineering, or manufacturing environment (preferred).
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
- The ability to inspect components and maintain high-quality standards.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A reliable, proactive approach and excellent attention to detail.
- £13.49 per hour.
- Shift allowance equivalent to 6.5 hours' pay per week.
- Minimum £25 weekly performance bonus after successful completion of probation.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Early finish every Thursday.
- Long-term career opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business.
- Monday-Wednesday: 6:00am-4:00pm.
- Thursday: 6:00am-3:00pm.
If you're an experienced Forge Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Operative, or Engineering Operative with Overhead Crane and Counterbalance FLT licences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your manufacturing career and join a successful business offering long-term opportunities, competitive pay, and a supportive working environment.
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