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Machine Operator / FLT Counterbalance Driver

The Recruitment Co
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Rossendale, Lancashire BB44PW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Recruitment Co is seeking experienced Machine Operators / FLT Drivers for a position in Haslingden.
  • Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance FLT license and are expected to have relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • The starting salary is £14.13 per hour, which equates to £29,390.40 annually, with potential increases after 12 months and upon skill acquisition.
  • The role involves a rotating shift pattern averaging 40 hours per week, with a focus on safety, quality assurance, and waste reduction.
  • The company offers 6.6 weeks of holiday per year, a pension scheme, and opportunities for overtime pay.

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for experienced Machine Operators / FLT Drivers for our client located in Haslingden.

As a key member of the Manufacturing Team, you will be responsible for the efficient and safe running ofyour area within the production line to meet set targets to the required quality standard.Candidates MUST have a valid Counterbalance FLT license.Responsibilities:Machine utilisationTo ensure efficient start-up at the beginning of each week and close down at the end ofeach week.Responsible for escalation of breakdown to Line Leader/Shift Supervisor.To ensure all resources are available to ensure efficient process changes.To adhere to production schedule (running order and quantities).Identification and reporting of early warning signs for faults.To adhere to agreed quality standards in both product and packaging.Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance (weight and gauge) checks are regularlyundertaken in accordance with quality procedures and accurately recorded on the data capture.To Alert Line Leader/Shift Technologist/Shift Supervisor if quality requirements are not met.To maintain line speeds as a minimum.Waste ReductionResponsible for ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct manner (Recyclable materials sorted, scrap materials etc.) to reduce waste were possible.Health & SafetyTo fully comply with all company Health and Safety regulations.To ensure that you wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).To follow all departmental JSI's to ensure a safe working environment.To report all near miss and/or incidents.To take ownership of your own and other employees safety.HousekeepingTo ensure you maintain agreed standards of housekeeping and ensure areas are kept clear from obstruction and pedestrian areas are kept clear from slipping/tripping hazards.To take ownership for housekeeping within your own working areas.Operating a Counterbalance truckShift Pattern:This will be a 3 week rotating shift pattern that consists of:Week 1 - 3 X 12 hour daysWeek 2 - 3 X 12 hour nightsWeek 3 - 2 X 12 hour days & 2 X 12 hour nightsThis works out as an average of 40 hours per weekAll shifts are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am so candidates must live local to Haslingden or have a car.The starting salary is £14.13 per hour (£29,390.40 per annum)After 12 months the salary increases to £14.82 per hour (£30,825.60 per annum)Once candidates are fully skilled the salary increases to £15.51 per hour (£32,260.80 per annum)Overtime is paid at X1.5 of basic rate in the week, and X2 of basic rate at the weekend.Holidays - Once Permanent6.6 weeks per year (some fixed such as through xmas, some floating)1 additional day after 4 years2 additional days after 8 years3 additional days after 12 yearsPension:SIPP Scheme - if you join, the Company contributes 5%The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employerCPManchesterGS

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.