Counterbalance Forklift Operative - Dayshift

Manpower UK; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 1,791,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower has an exciting opportunity for Counterbalance Forklift Operators to join our client in Falkirk with an immediate start. This temp ongoing role offers day shift hours, weekly pay and overtime potential, and a stable manufacturing environment.

As a Counterbalance Forklift Operator you will support production and material handling, move raw materials and finished goods, load/unload vehicles, and help maintain high housekeeping and safety standards while following site procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance B1 forklift licence (must be in date).
• B1 licence must cover operation up to 5 tonne capacity.
• Experience in a small/medium manufacturing environment.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Reliable, team-focused attitude with good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a physical, hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift safely across the plant.
• Moving raw materials, pallets and finished goods around the site.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Supplying production lines with materials.
• Support manufacturing processes including batching, mixing and general plant duties.
• Monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults or irregularities.
• Completing basic quality checks and recording production data.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards across work areas.
• Following all site safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

B1 licence

Health and safety awareness

Team communication

Physical hands-on role

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Operative - Dayshift (BBBH446214) Falkirk, Scotland

Salary: GBP14 - GBP14 per hour

Counterbalance Forklift Operator – Falkirk

£14.00 per hour Weekly pay + overtime available
Mon–Thu: 08:30–18:00
Fri: 08:00–17:30

Manpower has an exciting opportunity for Counterbalance Forklift Operators to join our client in Falkirk with an immediate start. This is a temporary ongoing role offering long?term stability, consistent day?shift hours, and the chance to develop within a well?established manufacturing operation.

About the Role

As a Counterbalance Forklift Operator, you will support daily production and material?handling activities across the site, ensuring a safe, efficient and well organised working environment. Working closely with Plant Supervisors, you will help control site operations, machinery and materials to maintain smooth output and high production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift safely across the plant
• Moving raw materials, pallets and finished goods around the site
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Supplying production lines with materials
• Supporting manufacturing processes including batching, mixing, loading and general plant duties
• Monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults or irregularities
• Completing basic quality checks and recording production data
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards across work areas
• Following all site safety procedures, PPE requirements and compliance rules
• Working as part of a small team to meet daily production targets

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Counterbalance B1 forklift licence (must be in date)
• B1 licence must cover operation up to 5 tonne capacity
• Experience working in a small or medium?scale manufacturing or production environment
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Reliable, team?focused attitude with good communication skills
• Ability to work in a physical, hands?on role