Production Support Operator - Forklift & Process Efficiency

GPW Recruitment; Standish; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is seeking a Production Support Operator for an established manufacturing site in Standish. You will support safe and efficient production, ensuring materials and finished goods are available and downtime is minimised.

Requirements include a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence and experience in a safety-critical environment. The role involves 48 hours per week in a permanent, full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing or process environments.
• Forklift licence and practical forklift experience.
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions and procedures.
• Good numeracy and record-keeping skills.
• Understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate the filtration press per instructions and safe systems of work.
• Transfer products between tanks and filtration press and monitor the process.
• Complete production and filtration records and report issues.
• Support Production Operators during busy periods to maintain schedules.
• Safely move materials with a counterbalance forklift truck.
• Supply production areas with raw materials, packaging and consumables as required.
• Maintain site heating plan for temperature-sensitive materials.
• Assist with stock checks and ensure proper storage of materials.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across production, press and yard areas.
• Support waste segregation, solvent recovery and site organisation.
• Follow Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures; work with COMAH and Permit to Work systems.
• Report hazards, near misses and equipment issues promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency.

Skills

Forklift licence

Production experience

Safety awareness

Housekeeping

Tools

Counterbalance forklift truck (equipment)

Job description

GPW Recruitment is seeking a Production Support Operator for an established manufacturing site in Standish. You will support safe and efficient production, ensuring materials and finished goods are available and downtime is minimised.

Requirements include a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence and experience in a safety-critical environment. The role involves 48 hours per week in a permanent, full-time capacity.