Kinetic plc
Chemical Process Operative / FLT Driver
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£12.71 - £13.05 per hour
Wythenshawe, England, North West
Chemical Process Operative / FLT Driver
Temporary
Chemical Process Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver - Wythenshawe
£12.71 per hour, increasing to £13.05 after 12 weeks | Temporary to Permanent | Monday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm, Friday 7:00am-1:00pm
Kinetic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Chemical Process Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver on behalf of a well-established chemical manufacturer based in Wythenshawe. The company has nearly 100 years of industry experience and specialises in the manufacture of plastic and adhesive products.
Previous experience within a chemical, process or manufacturing environment AND a valid Counterbalance FLT licence are essential for this role. This is a chemical manufacturing position, not a warehouse-only role. The successful candidate will work within the production environment, supporting manufacturing processes while safely handling raw materials and finished products.
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Key Responsibilities
- Working within a chemical manufacturing environment and following strict Health & Safety procedures.
- Supporting day-to-day production activities.
- Operating a Counterbalance FLT to safely move raw materials and finished goods.
- Loading and unloading vehicles using the FLT.
- Moving materials around the site and into the appropriate production/storage areas.
- Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting as required.
- Following production procedures and instructions.
- Handling materials safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards across the production area.
- Reporting any safety, quality or production issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Working as part of a team to meet production requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence - essential.
- Previous experience working within a chemical, process or manufacturing environment - essential.
- Experience operating a Counterbalance FLT within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
- Comfortable working around raw materials and within an industrial/chemical production environment.
- Physically capable of carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting duties.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable attendance and a consistent approach to work.
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What's on Offer?
- £12.71 per hour
- £13.05 per hour after 12 weeks
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
- Long-term career prospects
- Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-3:30pm
- Friday: 7:00am-1:00pm
- Established employer with nearly 100 years of industry experience
Important Information
Candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and have previous experience within a chemical, process or relevant manufacturing environment. This role involves working within a chemical manufacturing environment, manual handling, heavy lifting and operating a Counterbalance FLT. Candidates should therefore be comfortable working in an industrial production setting and following strict Health & Safety procedures.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV online. Applications cannot be accepted over the phone.
About Kinetic plc
Kinetic plc is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. We carefully review all applications and will contact those whose experience aligns with the role.
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Job Reference: 972484CA
Contact: Caitlan Ashton
Tel: 0161 874 1645
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