General Operative/Forklift Driver

The Exchange; New Boston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local engineering firm is seeking a General Operative/Forklift Driver in Haydock. The role involves operating machinery for product processing and requires a Counterbalance Forklift Licence. The position offers £13.40 per hour with potential overtime up to £26.80 per hour. Ideal candidates should be comfortable with heavy lifting and have experience in engineering. Opportunities for permanent employment are available.

Benefits

Permanent opportunities

Overtime available

Fast growing company

Qualifications

• Counterbalance Forklift Licence required.
• Experience in an engineering environment is an advantage.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for deep cleaning and processing products.
• Adapt to a mix of shifts including early and late hours.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Experience in an engineering environment

Ability to handle heavy lifting

Job description

General Operative/Forklift Driver

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Salary: £13.40 to £26.80 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 25 December 2025
• Location: Haydock, North West, WA11 9UY
• Company: Exchange People Limited
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 58564388

Summary

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 have 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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