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Permanent

Heavy FLT / Machine Operative

West Riding Recruitment
Shuttlewood
money-bag £12.80 Hourly
Posted: 11 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 10 August 2026
Ref: 3137202545

Counterbalance FLT Driver (8 Tonne) / Machine Operative Chesterfield (S44) Monday to Friday Ongoing Temporary RoleWe''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 RoleThis 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 efficientlyMoving and loading large cable drums around the production areaFeeding cable from large mother drums onto smaller customer drums using winding machineryMonitoring the winding process to ensure products meet customer specificationsMeasuring and preparing cable orders accuratelyCarrying out quality checksMaintaining a clean and safe working environmentFollowing all health and safety procedures What We''re Looking ForEssential: Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (in-house licences accepted)Experience operating Counterbalance FLTs up to 8 tonnesPrevious experience within a manufacturing, warehouse or industrial environmentGood attention to detail Desirable: Experience operating production or winding ..... full job details .....

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