Machine Operator / FLT Counterbalance Driver

Cordant People; Haslingden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Machine Operators / FLT Drivers to join their dynamic Manufacturing Team. This role involves the efficient and safe operation of machinery within a production line, ensuring quality standards are met while adhering to health and safety regulations. With a rotating shift pattern and opportunities for salary progression, this position offers a chance to contribute to a thriving environment. If you are a skilled operator with a passion for safety and efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your career.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Overtime pay

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery and holding a valid Counterbalance FLT license.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient machine operation and compliance with production schedules.
• Maintain safety standards and report any incidents or near misses.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT license

Health and Safety compliance

Machine operation

Waste reduction

Tools

Counterbalance truck

Job description

Machine Operator / FLT Counterbalance Driver

• Haslingden, Lancashire
• Posted April 23, 2025

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for experienced Machine Operators / FLT Drivers for our client located in Haslingden.

As a key member of the Manufacturing Team, you will be responsible for the efficient and safe running of your area within the production line to meet set targets to the required quality standard. Candidates MUST have a valid Counterbalance FLT license.

Responsibilities:

1. Machine utilisation
2. To ensure efficient start-up at the beginning of each week and close down at the end of each week.
3. Responsible for escalation of breakdown to Line Leader/Shift Supervisor.
4. To ensure all resources are available to ensure efficient process changes.
5. To adhere to production schedule (running order and quantities).
6. Identification and reporting of early warning signs for faults.
7. To adhere to agreed quality standards in both product and packaging.
8. Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance (weight and gauge) checks are regularly undertaken in accordance with quality procedures and accurately recorded on the data capture.
9. To Alert Line Leader/Shift Technologist/Shift Supervisor if quality requirements are not met.
10. To maintain line speeds as a minimum.
11. Waste Reduction
12. Responsible for ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct manner (Recyclable materials sorted, scrap materials etc.) to reduce waste where possible.
13. Health & Safety
14. To fully comply with all company Health and Safety regulations.
15. To ensure that you wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
16. To follow all departmental JSI’s to ensure a safe working environment.
17. To report all near miss and/or incidents.
18. To take ownership of your own and other employees safety.
19. Housekeeping
20. To ensure you maintain agreed standards of housekeeping and ensure areas are kept clear from obstruction and pedestrian areas are kept clear from slipping/tripping hazards.
21. To take ownership for housekeeping within your own working areas.
22. Operating a Counterbalance truck

Shift Pattern:

This will be a 3 week rotating shift pattern that consists of:

1. Week 1 – 3 X 12 hour days
2. Week 2 – 3 X 12 hour nights
3. Week 3 – 2 X 12 hour days & 2 X 12 hour nights

This works out as an average of 40 hours per week. All shifts are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am so candidates must live local to Haslingden or have a car.

Salary:

The starting salary is £14.13 per hour (£29,390.40 per annum). After 12 months the salary increases to £14.82 per hour (£30,825.60 per annum). Once candidates are fully skilled the salary increases to £15.51 per hour (£32,260.80 per annum).

Overtime is paid at X1.5 of basic rate in the week, and X2 of basic rate at the weekend.

Holidays:

Once Permanent: 6.6 weeks per year (some fixed such as through Christmas, some floating), 1 additional day after 4 years, 2 additional days after 8 years, 3 additional days after 12 years.

Pension:

SIPP Scheme – if you join, the Company contributes 5%.

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer.

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