Manufacturing Labourer - 5S, Cranes & Forklifts (Contract)

PE Global; Montrose; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Labourer in Montrose, Scotland. This 12-month contract role is hands-on and varied, involving power washing, material handling, moving components between workstations, general cleaning and housekeeping, and supporting other departments as required.

The position requires practical, reliable workers who are safety-conscious, with a willingness to learn and to work overtime when needed. A valid B1 licence is highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Practical, reliable and comfortable working in a busy workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Physically capable of manual handling and moving components and materials.
• Safety-conscious, with a strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks to support continuous workflow.
• Willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• B1 licence from an accredited company and in date is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across manufacturing workshops and external storage areas.
• Operate overhead gantry cranes safely and effectively.
• Power wash equipment and assist painters/blasters as required.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in coverall storage and locker room areas.
• Carry out deliveries and collections in line with required timings.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, order and safety throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and side loaders when required.
• Empty swarf, material off-cuts and waste containers.
• Work collaboratively with all departments, including machine operators and management.
• Move components to the correct workstations to maximise workflow and production efficiency.
• Accurately complete electronic timekeeping and timesheets and return them to the relevant supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Demonstrate awareness of company objectives, policies and procedures.
• Identify and communicate health and safety risks and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure all health & safety, quality and housekeeping requirements are met.
• Maintain production area housekeeping in line with 5S principles.
• Conduct all material movements in accordance with safe working practices.
• Minimise waste through the efficient use and disposal of raw materials and consumables.
• Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with departmental and company policies, procedures and processes.
• Provide support to other departments and undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the line manager.

Skills

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Organised

Willing to learn

B1 licence recommended

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Side loaders

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Labourer in Montrose, Scotland. This 12-month contract role is hands-on and varied, involving power washing, material handling, moving components between workstations, general cleaning and housekeeping, and supporting other departments as required.

The position requires practical, reliable workers who are safety-conscious, with a willingness to learn and to work overtime when needed. A valid B1 licence is highly recommended.