All candidates must hold an in-date FLT Counterbalance licence. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who do not meet this essential requirement.

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional with strong FLT skills looking for a varied and hands-on role? We’re looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join a busy 24/7 processing plant. This Multi Skilled Operative position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with different types of machinery, can follow safety procedures, and is comfortable working a rotating shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities for Multi Skilled Operative:

• Work safely at all times, following company procedures related to plant, equipment, processes, chemicals and occupational safety

• Correctly use all required PPE, safety equipment and workwear as a Multi Skilled Operative

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, applying 5S principles and supporting audits and action plans

• Operate a range of production plant and equipment including hot fusion, casting, crushing, grinding, drying, finishing, sizing and bagging machinery

• Operate a variety of mechanical handling equipment (subject to training/qualification) such as overhead cranes, backhoe diggers, skid steer loading shovels, counterbalance forklifts and pallet trucks

• Palletise filled tubs, sacks and boxes, and move pallets, packaging materials and finished product using FLT or pallet truck

• Record accurate production data, including input/output, productivity and downtime for performance monitoring

• Support the Shift Supervisor by completing assigned Multi Skilled Operative duties in a timely and efficient manner

• Take product samples and submit them to the QC lab, ensuring batches are completed and signed off correctly

• Report any incidents, accidents, near-misses or hazardous conditions immediately and participate in investigations when required

What We’re Looking For in a Multi Skilled Operative:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• A reliable, safety-conscious Multi Skilled Operative with strong attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative

• Flexible approach to job rotation and overtime

• Physically capable of performing repetitive manual handling tasks

• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow safe working procedures at all times

Shift Patterns for Multi Skilled Operative:

This Multi Skilled Operative role works on a 5-day, 40-hour average over a 3-week rotating cycle, covering days and nights between Sunday night and Friday day. The pattern includes:

• Week 1 – Two 12-hour days and two 12-hour nights (starting Monday)

• Week 2 – Three 12-hour days (starting Wednesday)

• Week 3 – Three 12-hour nights (starting Sunday PM)

Then the cycle repeats.

What We Offer to Multi Skilled Operatives:

• Competitive salary of £30,100 per year

• Full training on site-specific processes and equipment

• Opportunity to operate a wide range of production and mechanical handling equipment

• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture

• Stable, long-term Multi Skilled Operative position within a specialist manufacturing business