Job Opportunity: FLT Counterbalance / Production Operative

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Type: Temporary to Permanent

Shifts: Rotating 2-Week Pattern

• Week 1-2: 6:00am - 2:30pm

   

• Week 3-4: 9:00am - 6:30pm

   

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hard-working FLT Counterbalance / Production Operative to join a well-established business based in Trafford Park. You will play a key role in ensuring that materials arriving on site and leaving site are accurate, safe, and in good condition-contributing directly to a safe working environment and high levels of customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure a long-term role with the potential for permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the FLT Counterbalance to assist with loading and unloading customer orders accurately and efficiently

   

• Conduct daily equipment checks and basic maintenance

   

• Oversee the loading and unloading of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods

   

• Follow the production schedule to ensure timely delivery of products to customers

   

• Ensure raw materials and semi-finished goods are prepared ahead of production

   

• Monitor and maintain correct storage of finished products

   

• Start and supervise the production process

   

• Manage support tasks such as cleaning and equipment calibration

   

• Handle production-related admin  (e.g. production and transport orders)

   

• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace

   

• Ensure smooth communication during shift handovers

   

• Promote and model correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on site

   

Requirements

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence 

   

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred