Batch & Furnace Labourers

Verallia; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the glass industry is seeking Batch & Furnace Labourers at their Knottingley site. The role involves heavy industrial cleaning, monitoring raw materials, and requires a valid Counterbalance FLT licence. The position offers job stability and career development opportunities within a sustainable industry.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop new skills

Job stability in a sustainable industry

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required.
• Experience in confined spaces essential.
• Previous knowledge in heavy industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extremely heavy industrial cleaning.
• Monitor and record raw material levels.
• Movement of skips with FLT.

Skills

Pro-active approach to health and safety

Ability to work in confined spaces

Teamwork

Initiative

Heavy industrial cleaning

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Verallia UK is one of Europes most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the worlds most prestigious spirit brands for over one hundred years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future; as such, the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

We are currently seeking committed and enthusiastic individuals for the position of Batch & Furnace Labourers to work at our West Yorkshire production site in Knottingley. Reporting to the Batch & Cellar Team Leader you will work as part of two-man team responsible for the general upkeep and housekeeping of the Batch Plant and Cellar areas of the factory.

Duties will include but are not limited to: -

Extremely heavy industrial cleaning

General labouring

Movement of skips with FLT

Monitoring and recording of raw material levels within various silos

It is essential that candidates hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and can demonstrate having experience in confined spaces.

You should have a strong pro-active approach to the health and safety of yourself and others as many of the working areas are deemed as safety critical. The ability to prioritise your own workload as well as the ability to work well within a small team and being able to work using your own initiative are also essential to this role. Previous knowledge of working within a heavy industrial environment will be an advantage, as the working zones around the furnace and cellar are extremely challenging, as well as a previous background in a supervisory role.

The hours of work for this position are 6.00am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday, however, there is an element of flexibility required for this role and as such these may change from time to time to suit factory needs.

Successful candidates can benefit from the following:-

• Opportunity to develop new skills and develop a career in a successful multi-million-pound organisation.
• Job stability within a growing sustainable industry.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities for the right individuals.
• Other benefits associated with a large successful Company such as pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.
• The site benefits from easy motorway access and provides free onsite parking.
  
  

This is an exciting time to join a successful team, make an impact and be a proud part of the future journey of the organisation. Therefore, if you are looking to broaden your skillset and take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, then this could the next step for you and your career.

Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via the link below submitting an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills.Alternatively, apply in writing to Jodie Coulson, HR Officer, at Verallia UK, 7 Fernley Green Road, Knottingley, WF11 8DJ.

Close Date 6th June 2025