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Machine Operator / FLT

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Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£28k - £28.5k Annual
Full-Time
Machine Operator / Forklift Driver

Location: Paisley
Shift Pattern: Days & Nights – 3 shifts per week
Industry: Manufacturing

The Role

We're recruiting for a Machine Operator / Forklift Driver to join a busy manufacturing facility in Paisley. You'll play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently by operating machinery, supplying production lines with materials, and safely moving goods throughout the facility using a counterbalance forklift.

This is a rotating days and nights position, working just 3 shifts per week, offering an excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate and monitor manufacturing machinery to meet production targets.

* Carry out machine set-up, changeovers, and basic adjustments.

* Load raw materials into production equipment.

* Operate a counterbalance forklift to transport materials, pallets, and finished products safely around the facility.

* Load and unload deliveries.

* Perform routine quality inspections and complete production documentation.

* Identify and report equipment faults or production issues.

* Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.

* Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures within the manufacturing environment.

About You

* Previous experience as a Machine Operator within a manufacturing or production environment.

* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).

* Comfortable working rotating day and night shifts.

* Strong awareness of health and safety in a manufacturing setting.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Good communication skills and attention to detail.

* Reliable, proactive, and committed to producing high-quality work.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary plus shift allowance.

* Rotating days and nights, working only 3 shifts per week.

* Overtime opportunities.

* Company pension.

* Free on-site parking.

* Training and career development opportunities.

* Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturing business

Reference: 225413287

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Machine Operator / FLT

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library

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Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£28k - £28.5k Annual
Full-Time
Machine Operator / Forklift Driver

Location: Paisley
Shift Pattern: Days & Nights – 3 shifts per week
Industry: Manufacturing

The Role

We're recruiting for a Machine Operator / Forklift Driver to join a busy manufacturing facility in Paisley. You'll play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently by operating machinery, supplying production lines with materials, and safely moving goods throughout the facility using a counterbalance forklift.

This is a rotating days and nights position, working just 3 shifts per week, offering an excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate and monitor manufacturing machinery to meet production targets.

* Carry out machine set-up, changeovers, and basic adjustments.

* Load raw materials into production equipment.

* Operate a counterbalance forklift to transport materials, pallets, and finished products safely around the facility.

* Load and unload deliveries.

* Perform routine quality inspections and complete production documentation.

* Identify and report equipment faults or production issues.

* Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.

* Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures within the manufacturing environment.

About You

* Previous experience as a Machine Operator within a manufacturing or production environment.

* Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).

* Comfortable working rotating day and night shifts.

* Strong awareness of health and safety in a manufacturing setting.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Good communication skills and attention to detail.

* Reliable, proactive, and committed to producing high-quality work.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary plus shift allowance.

* Rotating days and nights, working only 3 shifts per week.

* Overtime opportunities.

* Company pension.

* Free on-site parking.

* Training and career development opportunities.

* Secure, long-term position with a well-established manufacturing business
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Reference: 225413287

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