At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate an 8 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Truck and manage machine operations.
- Company: Join a busy production team in Chesterfield with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Regular daytime hours, competitive pay, and a hands-on role.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with specialist machinery and ensure product quality.
- Why this job: Enjoy a varied role with evenings and weekends free for your passions.
- Qualifications: Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence and experience in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
We're recruiting on behalf of our client in Chesterfield (S44) for a Counterbalance FLT Driver (8 Tonne)/ Machine Operative to join their busy production team. This is an excellent ongoing temporary role offering regular daytime hours and the chance to work with specialist machinery in a supportive environment.
If you have experience operating a large 8 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Truck and enjoy a varied, hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
- Operating an 8 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
- Moving and loading large cable drums around the production area
- Feeding cable from large mother drums onto smaller customer drums using winding machinery
- Monitoring the winding process to ensure products meet customer specifications
- Measuring and preparing cable orders accurately
- Carrying out quality checks
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Following all health and safety procedures
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (in-house licences accepted)
- Experience operating Counterbalance FLTs up to 8 tonnes
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environment
- Good attention to detail
Desirable:
- Experience operating production or winding machinery
- Experience handling large cable drums or similar heavy products
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 6:30am – 4:30pm. Enjoy a regular day shift with your evenings and weekends free.
Pay
£12.80 per hour
We think you need these skills to ace Heavy FLT / Machine Operative
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operation
Machine Operation
Health and Safety Compliance
Attention to Detail
Quality Control
Cable Handling
Production Process Monitoring
