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Forklift & Workshop Operative (Permanent)

2 November by South West Recruitment Ltd

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -South West England -Dorset -Poole
Salary:
£28,899 - £28,899/annum

 

Workshop Labourer - Engineering Manufacturing

Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £14.00 - £14.25 per hour
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Paid at time and a half

We are recruiting for a Workshop Labourer to join a busy and well-established engineering manufacturer based in Poole.

This is a varied, physically active position supporting the day-to-day operation of a large manufacturing site.

The Role

  • Moving materials and components between workshop areas.

  • Operating forklift trucks and pallet trucks.

  • Loading and unloading deliveries.

  • Cleaning workshop floors using industrial cleaning equipment.

  • Cleaning machinery and dealing with swarf and oil spills.

  • Emptying industrial waste bins and coolant/oil drums.

  • Carrying out general workshop cleaning and maintenance.

  • Assisting with basic DIY and site maintenance tasks.

  • Occasional local driving and other general workshop duties.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience working in an engineering workshop, factory or manufacturing environment.

  • Valid forklift licence required.

  • Comfortable undertaking manual handling and physically demanding work.

  • Experience using pallet trucks and moving heavy materials.

  • Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures.

  • Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.

  • Willingness to undertake a variety of workshop and general maintenance duties.

What's on Offer

  • £14.00 - £14.25 per hour.

  • Overtime paid at time and a half.

  • 39-hour basic working week, Monday to Friday.

  • Typical start times between 7.00am and 8.00am, with finish times between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

  • Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of a condensed working week, subject to management approval.

  • 25 days' annual leave.

  • Free parking.

  • Training and ongoing support.

To apply, please submit your latest CV or contact Alan for further information.

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