Forklift Driver

Escape; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape is recruiting a Production and Forklift Operator for the Glenrothes site. You will handle heavy raw materials, keep production machinery supplied and support the wider production team.

Candidates should hold a valid forklift licence with previous forklift driving and overhead-crane experience, plus a background in production or manufacturing and a solid commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence and previous forklift driving experience.
• Experience operating larger-capacity forklifts (up to 7 tonnes).
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Experience in production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive/operate large forklift trucks up to 7 tonnes.
• Load and unload steel coils using overhead cranes.
• Keep production machinery supplied with materials.
• Operate power presses when required.
• Inspect components and incoming materials.
• Assemble and pack products for dispatch.
• Complete physical stock counts.
• Follow safety, quality and operating procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Production/manufacturing experience

Workplace safety

Job description

Production and Forklift Operator

We are recruiting a Production and Forklift Operator to join the Glenrothes site of a successful international organisation.

The company offers the stability and resources of a large global group while maintaining a supportive local working environment. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, take ownership of their work and contribute to improvements, with training and development available for people who want to progress.

This varied, hands-on role involves handling heavy raw materials, keeping production machinery supplied and supporting the wider production team.

Essential requirements

• A valid forklift licence
• Previous forklift-driving experience
• Experience operating larger-capacity forklift trucks, ideally up to seven tonnes
• Previous overhead-crane experience
• Experience within production or manufacturing
• A strong understanding of workplace safety

Key responsibilities

• Drive/Operate large Forklift Trucks (up to 7 tonnes) Load and unload steel coils using overhead cranes
• Keep production machinery supplied with materials and consumables
• Operate power presses when required
• Inspect components and incoming materials
• Assemble and pack products for dispatch
• Complete physical stock counts
• Follow all safety, quality and operating procedures

Shifts

• 1 week- Monday to Friday 8am-4pm
• 2nd week- Monday to Thursday 2pm-11.30pm Friday off.
• OT is available.

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious operator who can manage different priorities, work independently and support colleagues across a busy production environment.

This is a good opportunity for an experienced Forklift Operator, Production Operator or Materials Handler who wants greater variety and responsibility, backed by the security and development opportunities of a major international employer.