Job description:
Maine Group, renowned specialists in steel fabrication, surface finishing and assembly have a position available for a Forklift Operative due to a number of prestigious local and global projects that we have successfully been awarded across data centres, construction, transport, and material handling.
If you have the skills we need, we have a career for you at Maine.
Job Summary
To transport large metal beams/metal product throughout a busy production floor to aid the flow of production and ensure that the fabrication team have the necessary product to complete work set within scheduled time allocated.
Hourly rate:
£14.00-£15.00
Hours of work:
Monday - Thursday 8AM-5.15PM, Friday 8AM-2PM
Weekly overtime at an enhanced rate.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate
* Weekly overtime
* Bonus twice a year
* Career progression opportunities
* Enhanced holiday entitlement + additional holidays for length of service
* Life Assurance
* Uniform provided
Key
* Transport large metal product throughout a busy production floor to aid the flow of production
* Ensure product is delivered to fabrication teams within scheduled time allocated.
* Remove all packaging from metal to ensure it is ready for the next stage in production
* Transport finished product to designated areas within the factory and store safety until needed for the next stage of production/delivery to customer.
* Ensure all transportation of product is actioned in a safe manner following Company Health and Safety guidelines.
* Ensure the safe loading and off-loading of vehicles collecting and delivering to and from the production department
Essential
* 2+ years' previous experience driving a forklift within a manufacturing/structural steel environment.
* 2+ years' recent experience driving a side loader in a manufacturing/structural steel environment.
* Experience using a forklift truck to move heavy, large and awkwardly shaped components.
* Forklift license counterbalance B1 & B2
* Experience having the ability to work under your own initiative
* Work as a team player to achieve customer quality, delivery and cost requirements.
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations when operating a forklift
Maine Group is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person