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