Night Shift FLT Driver

10 Recruitment Ltd; Wilshaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Night shift FLT & Machine Operative for a busy production team in Wilshaw. You will operate production machines and handle materials, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. Ideal candidates will have a proactive attitude and be willing to train for a Counterbalance FLT licence. This role offers physical activity and variety in daily tasks within a supportive team. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Benefits

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay with length of service

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or machine operating environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge in plastics or textiles can provide transferable skills.
• Strong communication skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines to meet targets.
• Safely move materials using counterbalance FLT.
• Follow health & safety and ISO 9001 standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate paperwork for smooth shift transitions.
• Work flexibly and assist across the team.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to work safely

Flexibility with hours

Counterbalance FLT licence/experience

Job description

Overview

Night shift FLT & Machine Operative. Location: Meltham, Holmfirth. Pay: £16.67 per hour (rising with training, skills & experience) + overtime rates. Benefits: 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays; workplace pension scheme; extra holidays & enhanced sick pay with length of service; career development & training opportunities.

Hours

6pm-6am Monday to Thursday (Nights)

The Role

We\'re on the hunt for a Machine Operative to join a busy production team. You\'ll be hands-on with a range of manufacturing equipment, producing high-quality products used across the UK, Europe and beyond. This Machine Operative role is perfect if you enjoy variety and being part of a team that takes pride in what they do. From operating machinery and handling materials with forklifts to keeping everything tidy and safe - no two days are the same. This role would suit someone used to running and maintaining machines. Work experience from textiles or plastics would be beneficial and provide transferable skills. The job can be physical as you will need to go up and down steps on large production lines to access different parts of the line and keep things running smoothly.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Operating production machines to hit targets
• Safely moving materials with counterbalance FLT
• Following health & safety and ISO 9001 standards
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean processes
• Keeping accurate paperwork and smooth shift handovers
• Working flexibly and helping out across the team

Must Haves

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work safely and follow procedures
• Flexibility with hours, including overtime when needed
• Counterbalance FLT licence/experience (or willingness to train)

Nice to Have (not essential)

• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience
• Knowledge of plastics or textiles
• Strong communication skills

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step as a Machine Operative? Apply today and secure your place with a forward-thinking manufacturer offering training, career opportunities, and long-term progression.

10 Recruitment are delighted to be working on this vacancy for our client. We are shortlisting immediately, so please apply today to avoid missing this opportunity. You can contact us on (phone number removed) or check out our website for other jobs we are currently working on.