Forklift labourer

Collide Joinery Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual holiday

Free on-site parking

Flexible working arrangements during 


Ongoing training and development

Stable employment

Job summary

Collide Joinery Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Labourer for a precision engineering company in Poole. You will support day-to-day workshop operations, handle materials, and help maintain a clean, safe, and organised manufacturing environment.The role requires a valid forklift licence, factory or engineering workshop experience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required.
• Experience in factory, manufacturing or engineering workshop.
• Able to perform manual handling tasks and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and pallet trucks to move materials.
• Load and unload deliveries from lorries.
• Move components and jobs between factory units.
• Clean workshop floors and machinery; remove swarf and spills.
• Support general workshop housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with other workshop duties as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Factory/workshop experience

Manual handling

Teamwork

Health and safety

Job description

Workshop Labourer – £14.25 per Hour – Poole

Job Title: Workshop Labourer

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: £14.25 per hour (approximately £28,900 per annum)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Early Finish Fridays)

About the Role

Our client, a well-established and growing precision engineering company based in Poole, is currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Workshop Labourer to join their busy manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous factory or workshop experience who enjoys a hands-on role within an engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop, ensuring a clean, safe and organised working environment while assisting with material handling and general factory duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts and pallet trucks to move materials around the site.
• Loading and unloading deliveries from lorries.
• Moving components, materials and jobs between factory units.
• Cleaning workshop floors using industrial cleaning equipment.
• Cleaning factory machinery and equipment, including removing swarf and oil spills.
• Emptying waste bins and industrial waste containers.
• Emptying coolant and oil drums safely.
• Carrying out general workshop cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Cleaning workshop facilities, including toilets.
• Undertaking basic DIY and maintenance tasks.
• Occasional local driving duties.
• Assisting with other general workshop tasks as required.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Valid forklift licence – essential.
• Previous experience working within a factory, manufacturing or engineering workshop environment.
• Experience with general workshop labouring and material handling.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties.
• Willingness to undertake cleaning and general housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.

Salary & Benefits

• £14.25 per hour.
• Approximately £28,900 annual salary.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• 39-hour working week.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Early finish every Friday.
• 25 days' annual holiday.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flexible working arrangements during the week.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Stable employment within an established engineering company.