FLT Operative

CDI - Russell Taylor; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CDI - Russell Taylor is recruiting a skilled Machine Operative with a Counterbalance FLT licence to join our production team in Knowsley. This role combines hands-on machine operation with forklift duties and offers long-term progression.

You will operate machinery safely, feed materials, move stock with a counterbalance forklift, perform checks, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace. Reliable and punctual applicants who work well in a team are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential).
• Experience operating production/manufacturing machinery.
• Strong understanding of health & safety in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and processing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Feeding materials into machines and removing finished products.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move materials and stock.
• Carrying out basic machine checks and reporting faults.
• Performing quality checks to ensure product standards are met.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Supporting wider production and warehouse activities as required.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Machinery operation

Job description

Machine Operative with FLT

Location: Knowsley L34

Pay Rate: £13.82

Shifts: 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00

Days: 4-on-4-off ( 2 days, 2 nights)

We are currently recruiting a skilled Machine Operative with a valid Counterbalance FLT licence to join our growing production team. This role combines hands‑on production machine operation with forklift driving and offers excellent long‑term progression and development opportunities.

This is an ideal role for someone who is reliable, motivated, and eager to learn new skills and increase their earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production and processing machinery safely and efficiently
• Feeding materials into machines and removing finished products
• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move materials and stock
• Carrying out basic machine checks and reporting faults
• Performing quality checks to ensure product standards are met
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
• Supporting wider production and warehouse activities as required

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)
• Previous experience operating production/manufacturing machinery
• Strong understanding of health & safety in a factory environment
• Willingness to learn new machines, processes, and skills
• Good attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team

This role offers an engaging environment where safety, efficiency, and teamwork are highly valued. We welcome motivated applicants eager to contribute their skills to a dynamic operational team.

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