https://jobs.co.uk/job/heavy-flt-machine-operative-west-riding-recruitment--5581f1e0-35dc-4885-b0f5-9c14f150bfd9 RSS feed for Heavy FLT / Machine Operative at West Riding Recruitment. en-gb Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:40:23 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/heavy-flt-machine-operative-west-riding-recruitment--5581f1e0-35dc-4885-b0f5-9c14f150bfd9 https://jobs.co.uk/job/heavy-flt-machine-operative-west-riding-recruitment--5581f1e0-35dc-4885-b0f5-9c14f150bfd9 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Shuttlewood | Salary: £12.80/hour | Type: Permanent | Counterbalance FLT Driver (8 Tonne) / Machine Operative Chesterfield (S44) | Monday to Friday | Ongoing Temporary Role We''re recruiting on behalf of our client in Chesterfield (S44) for a Counterbalance FLT Driver (8 Tonne)/ Machine Operative to join their busy production team. This is an excellent ongoing temporary role offering regular daytime hours and the chance to work with specialist machinery in a supportive environment. If you have experience operating a large 8 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Truck and enjoy a varied, hands-on role, we''d love to hear from you. The Role This is a dual-role position, combining forklift driving with machine operation. Your main responsibilities will include: Operating an 8 tonne Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently Moving and loading large cable drums around the production area Feeding cable from large mother drums onto smaller customer drums using winding machinery Monitoring the winding process to ensure products meet customer specifications Measuring and preparing cable orders accurately Carrying out quality checks Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Following all health and safety... Permanent