Robot Operator

Major Recruitment North West Perms; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Robot Operator in Failsworth. The role involves operating robotic systems for packing products safely and efficiently. Successful candidates will possess a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and experience in machinery operation. The position offers a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,000 by April 2026, along with competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and bank holidays. This is Monday to Friday work with flexible shifts.

Benefits

Starting salary of £26,000

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Long-term secure role

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence is essential.
• Experience in robot operation or machine operation is required.
• Must handle 25kg products comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Operate a robotic packing system handling 25kg bags.
• Maintain accurate stock movements using internal systems.
• Ensuring stock rotation and cleaning in the packing area.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

Experience in robot operation

Attention to detail

Confidence working with machinery

Good numeracy skills

Job description

Robot Operator

Failsworth – £26,000 rising to £27,000 from April 2026.

Monday‑Friday – Weekly rotating shifts.

I'm recruiting for a Robot Operator to work within a dedicated packing and palletising area at a well‑established manufacturing site in Failsworth, with easy access from the motorway network and local bus routes.

The role

This position is focused on the robot‑assisted packing of finished products, ensuring goods are handled safely, accurately and to a high standard before dispatch.

• Operating a robotic packing system handling 25kg bags
• Moving finished product and packaging using a counterbalance FLT
• Weighing, labelling and identifying pallets correctly
• Maintaining accurate stock movements using internal systems
• Ensuring stock rotation and tidy, well‑organised pallet areas
• Keeping the robot and packing area clean, safe and compliant

You may occasionally support dispatch activity during busy periods or cover, but this is not a dispatch role – the core focus is robot operation.

Shift pattern

Weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Friday:

• 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
• 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Would need to be flexible to work 7.00 am – 3.00 pm + overtime as and when required. No weekend working.

What you'll need

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence (essential)
• Experience in robot operation or machine operation
• Confidence working with machinery or automated processes
• Good attention to detail and a safety‑first mindset
• Comfortable handling 25kg products as part of a packing process
• Good numeracy skills

This role would suit a Machine Operative with FLT licence looking to move into a robot‑assisted packing role.

What's on offer

• £26,000 starting salary, rising to £27,000 from 1st April 2026
• 25 days holiday, bookable throughout the year with approval (minimum two weeks' notice)
• 8 bank holidays
• Monday‑Friday working only
• Long‑term secure role within a well‑run operation

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat. If your CV isn't fully up to date, that's fine – I'm happy to talk it through first.

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