Forklift Operator (Shifts)

Meyer Scott Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their manufacturing team in St Ives. This role involves general labouring, operating forklifts, and working on production lines. With a flexible schedule of 12-hour shifts, candidates must be physically fit and committed to teamwork. The company values reliability and adherence to health and safety protocols, ensuring a productive environment. If you're looking for a rewarding position in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to work flexible 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• General labouring and manual work on the production line.
• Use of forklift for loading and unloading materials.
• Stacking and packing finished goods while adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Counterbalance H50 Forklift License

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Our client manufactures paving slabs & block paving for residential and commercial businesses.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known and established company at their site in St Ives. You must come from a manufacturing background. A current Counterbalance H50 Forklift License would be beneficial. You must have your own Steel Toe Capped Safety Boots.

It is important that you can commit and be flexible to work on all 12-hour shift rotations of Days & Nights. That you are reliable, very physically fit, and able to work as part of a team.

Duties include:

• General labouring and manual work - moving products, paving slabs, and block paving around the site.
• Use of forklift for loading and unloading.
• Working on a production line.
• Loading materials into machines.
• Machine minding.
• Stacking and packing finished goods.
• Working to targets and deadlines.
• Strict adherence to Health & Safety requirements.

If you check out the hours below you would only be working 4 shifts the 1st week, 3.5 shifts the 2nd week and only 3 shifts the 3rd week!

Hours: 12-hour shifts (6 to 6) on a 3-week rotation.

Week 1: Monday & Tuesday Days 6am to 6pm,

Thursday & Friday Nights 6pm, to 6am.

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Days 6am to 6pm,

Saturday 6am to 12 noon.

Week 3: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Nights 6pm to 6am.

Some weeks you would be working 34 hours, other weeks 40 hours as well as 46 hour working week hence the broad range in salary.