General Operative / Forklift Driver

Exchange People; Haydock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local engineering firm in Haydock is seeking a General Operative / Forklift Driver. This role involves operating machinery and handling products in a fast-growing company. Candidates must hold a Counterbalance Forklift Licence and be comfortable with heavy lifting. The position offers permanent opportunities and flexible shifts. Pay is £13.40 per hour, with overtime available up to £26.80.

Benefits

Permanent opportunities

Overtime available

Fast growing company

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience in an engineering environment is a plus.
• Ability to lift heavy objects comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for deep cleaning and processing products.
• Be flexible with shift hours including mornings and evenings.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Experience in engineering environment

Comfortable with heavy lifting

Job description

Job Description

General Operative / Forklift Driver required in Haydock. £13.40 per hour regular, overtime paying up to £26.80 per hour.

Our client, a local engineering firm, has an exciting temporary to permanent opportunity for an experienced Operative to join their successful team at their site in Haydock.

Key Facts

• Job Role: Operating Machinery deep cleaning and processing our client’s products
• Location: Haydock
• Hours: Training on Days then will move to shifts (Current shifts 6am to 2.30pm, 8am to 4.30pm and 1.30pm to 10pm). Candidates will need to be flexible as you will work a mix of these hours through the week.
• Pay Rate: £13.40 per hour regular, overtime paying up to £26.80 per hour
• Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Key Benefits

• Permanent opportunities
• Overtime available
• Fast growing company

What we're looking for

• Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Experience working in an engineering environment would be an advantage
• Comfortable with heavy lifting

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