Maintenance Operative (Counterbalance Forklift License)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Maintenance Operative (Counterbalance Forklift License) on-site in Leeds. You will join the maintenance team to support daily tasks, unload/stock vehicles, and keep industrial equipment clean for smooth production.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary around £28,000 plus potential overtime up to £35,000 and additional benefits. Applicants must have a counterbalance forklift license and be able to commute to Leeds.

Qualifications

• Forklift license is required.
• Experience operating industrial machinery.
• Commutable to Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Fire alarm and emergency light checks.
• Operate floor scrubbing machine to maintain clean warehouse floors.
• Drive counterbalance forklift(s).
• Operate and maintain hygiene on extrusion machinery.

Skills

Forklift license

Industrial machinery

Job description

Maintenance Operative (Counterbalance Forklift License)

Leeds (On Site)

£28,000 (OTE £35,000) + Up To 1.9x Overtime + Cycle to work scheme + Progression + Training + Flexible working hours

Are you a Maintenance Operative or similar seeking a laid back flexible role for a long standing business where you will be trained up and can boost your earnings through optional overtime?

Do you want a varied role for a company who have almost been operating for 2 centuries, offering training on facilities maintenance by industry professionals. Where no two days will be the same and optional overtime will constantly be on offer?

This company have been around for 170 years, boasting a stable track record in the packaging industry, providing eco - friendly wrappers for your favourite everyday snacks along with a variety of different services.

In this role you will be assisting the maintenance team with small works, operating a counterbalance forklift to unload / stock vehicles along with maintaining hygiene on industrial machines ensuring smooth production.

This role:

• Fire alarm and emergency light checks
• Operating a floor scrubbing machine to make the warehouse floors shiny
• Driving counterbalance forklift's
• Operating and maintaining hygiene on Extrusion Machinery
• Monday through Friday (37.5 hours)

The person:

• Forklift license
• Experience operating industrial machinery
• Commutable to and from Leeds

Reference: BBBH27555

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.