Facilities Labourer

MacTaggart Scott; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Supportive learning environment

Generous referral programme

Online wellbeing program

Onsite Canteen

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Life insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider in Loanhead is seeking a skilled Labourer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for various duties, including operating forklifts and overhead cranes, ensuring cleanliness in production areas, and maintaining high Health and Safety standards. Applicants should have experience in heavy engineering environments and demonstrate flexibility in their approach to work. This role offers a supportive environment for career growth with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certified and experienced in operation of forklift trucks and overhead cranes.
• Experience working in a heavy engineering or production environment.
• Full flexibility required in terms of approach to work.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Labourer in various production departments as required.
• Sweep down workshops and perform housekeeping activities.
• Operate forklift when required.
• Operate overhead crane as required.
• Perform any additional labouring duties as needed.
• Demonstrate high standards of Health and Safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Housekeeping

Health and Safety awareness

Initiative

Job description

About us

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. Laborer's 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.

Duties will include

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

The successful candidate must

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

Your future at MacTaggart Scott – What we offer

• Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
• A generous referral programme.
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.
• Onsite Canteen and Car Park
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay