Counterbalance & Machine Operative

Osborne Appointments; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Appointments in St Neots is recruiting for an experienced FLT & Machine Operative to join a busy industrial processing environment. The role involves operating a Counterbalance forklift and specialist machinery to move materials around the site.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, hands-on and safety-conscious, with prior experience in agriculture, manufacturing, production or an industrial setting. Full-time hours are 7am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with pay at £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• FLT licence and prior forklift operation experience required.
• Experience operating machinery in an industrial setting is advantageous.
• Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate and monitor specialist processing and cleaning machinery.
• Load, unload and move materials around the site.
• Monitor machinery and report faults or issues.
• Carry out routine checks on machinery and equipment.
• Support general production and processing duties.
• Ensure materials are stored correctly.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow health & safety procedures.
• Workas part of a team to meet daily operational requirements.
• Use machinery and equipment safely and responsibly.

Skills

FLT licence

Machinery operation

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Counterbalance & Machine Operative

Location: St Neots

Hours: 7am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Pay: £13.50 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an experienced FLT & Machine Operative to join a busy industrial processing environment in St Neots.

This is a hands-on role involving the operation of specialist machinery, alongside using a Counterbalance Forklift to move materials around the site.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, practical and comfortable working around machinery. Previous experience within agriculture, manufacturing, production or another industrial environment would be highly advantageous.

Duties of an FLT & Machine Operative:

• Operating Counterbalance Forklift Trucks safely and efficiently.


• Operating and monitoring specialist processing and cleaning machinery.


• Loading, unloading and moving materials around the site.


• Monitoring machinery throughout the operation and reporting any faults or issues.


• Carrying out routine checks on machinery and equipment.


• Supporting general production and processing duties.


• Ensuring materials are handled and stored correctly.


• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the working area.


• Following health & safety and company procedures at all times.


• Working as part of a team to ensure daily operational requirements are met.


• Taking responsibility for the safe and correct use of machinery and equipment.

What we would like from you:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence/certificate is essential.


• Previous experience operating machinery is highly desirable.


• Experience within agriculture, manufacturing, production, warehouse, food processing or another industrial environment would be advantageous.


• Experience operating cleaning, processing or agricultural machinery would be particularly beneficial.


• A practical, hands-on approach to work.


• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Comfortable working around machinery and following set processes.


• Good understanding of health & safety procedures.


• Reliable and punctual with a strong attendance record.


• Trustworthy and accountable.


• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.


• The ideal candidate will be someone who is confident operating a Counterbalance FLT, enjoys working with machinery and takes pride in doing a job properly.