Saw Operator / Forklift Driver

Masstemps; Dudley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps is seeking a Saw Operator / FLT 4 Way Reach Operative for our busy Tividale site. This hands-on role blends forklift movement with operating saws to cut steel to customer specifications, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour.

Ideal candidates will have steel handling experience and a valid 4 Way Reach Forklift licence; prior saw operation is advantageous. You will work in a busy industrial environment, focusing on safety, accuracy and teamwork to meet

Qualifications

• Experience operating a 4 Way Reach forklift in a steel environment.
• Ability to operate industrial saws and cut steel to spec.
• Experience loading/unloading heavy materials.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Team player able to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 4 Way Reach Forklift to move steel safely.
• Operate industrial saws to cut steel to length.
• Load and unload steel materials.
• Move heavy materials around warehouse.
• Prepare steel to customer specifications.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized working environment.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production and dispatch.

Skills

Forklift operation

Steel handling

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

4 Way Reach Forklift licence

Job description

Saw Operator / FLT 4 Way Reach Driver

Location: Tividale
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Saw Operator / FLT 4 Way Reach Operative to join a busy and well-established steel processing environment in Tividale. This is a hands‑on role within an industrial setting, combining forklift operation with operating saws to cut steel bar to customer specifications.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working with steel and hold a valid 4 Way Reach Forklift licence. This is a busy environment where safety, accuracy and attention to detail are extremely important.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a 4 Way Reach Forklift Truck to move and position steel products safely


• Operating industrial saws to cut steel bar to specified lengths


• Loading and unloading steel materials


• Moving heavy steel products around the warehouse and processing areas


• Preparing steel materials to customer specifications


• Ensuring materials are handled and stored safely


• Carrying out checks on equipment and reporting any issues


• Following health and safety procedures at all times


• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment


• Working as part of a team to meet daily production and dispatch requirements

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with steel or similar heavy materials


• Valid 4 Way Reach Forklift licence – essential


• Previous saw operating experience is highly advantageous


• Experience loading and unloading heavy materials


• Comfortable working in a busy industrial environment


• Good understanding of health and safety procedures


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team


• Physically capable of working in a heavy industrial environment

If you have previous steel industry experience and hold a 4 Way Reach Forklift licence, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an established specialist steel operation.