Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
FLT Driver and Machine Operator
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Position: FLT Counterbalance & Machine Operator
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Location: East Yorkshire / Driffield area
Pay Rate: £14.71 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!)
Hours: 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM
Environment: Slaughter and primary poultry processing environment
Opportunity Overview
To join an award-winning, family-owned meat producer known for delivering high-quality products. Priding itself on maintaining a modern, efficient, and high-standard processing facility. Currently seeking a reliable and skilled FLT Counterbalance / Machine Operator to join our team in the processing and production department. Full training in the machine operating side of the role will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Machine Operation
- Operate primary processing machinery within the slaughter department. Training provided.
- Perform basic machine setups, adjustments, and routine checks to maintain standards.
- Report any mechanical faults or processing issues immediately to the engineering team.
- Ensure throughput targets are met while maintaining high quality control.
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Forklift Operation
- Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely within a fast-paced environment.
- Supply production lines with necessary materials to ensure uninterrupted workflows.
- Stack and organise pallets and containers in compliance with strict H & S guidelines.
Health, Safety & Hygiene
- Work strictly within a slaughter environment, adhering to humane handling, strict biosecurity, and hygiene regulations.
- Maintain a clean work area, participating in deep cleaning schedules of machines and workspace as required.
- Follow strict health and safety protocols, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Candidate Requirements
- Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent accredited body).
- Previous machine operation experience, ideally within a food manufacturing, agricultural, or processing environment.
- Comfortable working in a slaughter/abattoir environment, handling live poultry crates and primary processing by-products.
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What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.71 p/h, plus overtime
- Excellent work-life balance with a fixed Monday to Thursday shift pattern (no Friday or weekend shifts).
- On-site training and career progression opportunities.
Closing date: 9th October 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of its client
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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