Facilities labourer

TN United Kingdom; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Naval Defence sector is seeking dedicated laborers to join their Facilities department. This role involves ensuring production areas are clean and well-stocked, operating forklifts and overhead cranes, and adhering to high health and safety standards. The company prides itself on its commitment to continuous improvement and offers a supportive environment for career growth. If you're looking to contribute to a growing business and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Military Reservist Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Online Wellbeing Program

Onsite Nurse

Generous Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Certified and experienced in operating forklift trucks and overhead cranes.
• Experience in heavy engineering or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in production departments and workshops.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Overhead Crane Operation

Health and Safety Standards

Initiative

Job description

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MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.

Overview:

Facilities is a business critical department for MacTaggart Scott. Laborers are responsible for ensuring production departments are kept clean, tidy and have the necessary key supplies. Via the use of forklifts and overhead cranes, you will be responsible for transporting our equipment, creating lift plans, and ensuring to maintain safe systems of work. This is an opportunity to join a growing business and be a key contributor to our success.

Closing Date: 21/04/25

Duties will include:

1. Labourer in various production departments as required.
2. Sweep down workshops and other housekeeping activities.
3. Operate forklift when required – Counter Balance.
4. Operate overhead crane as and when required.
5. Any other additional labouring duties as required.
6. Demonstrating a high standard of Health and Safety and housekeeping.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must:

1. Be certified and experienced in operation of fork lift trucks, counter balance, overhead crane.
2. Experience of working in a heavy engineering/production environment.
3. Full flexibility required in terms of approach to work.
4. Able to work on own initiative.

Your future at MacTaggart Scott – What we offer:

1. Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
2. We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
3. A generous referral programme.
4. Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.