Machine Operative with Forklift Counterbalance, Sheffield S9
12 hour shifts, rotating days and nights
£31,668 per annum
Sheffield
Above National Minimum Wage, Days and Nights, Full Time, Temp to Perm
FLT, Industrial, Manufacturing
Search Area: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Machine Operative with Forklift Counterbalance – Sheffield (S9)
Are you looking for a hands-on role in a growing industrial environment? We are currently recruiting Machine Operatives to join a well-established company based in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a temporary-to-permanent position with excellent benefits and strong career development opportunities.
Hours of Work:
- 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights
- Average of 42 hours per week
What We Offer:
- £31,668 per annum
- Long-term job stability
- Paid breaks and shift handovers
- 1-on-1 training and ongoing support
- Internal and external training to upskill and progress
- Supportive team environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Feeding metal scrap into shredding machinery
- Operating an industrial washing machine to process materials
- Conducting visual quality checks on finished products
- Supporting general production and housekeeping duties
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in processing, manufacturing, or steelworks (highly desirable)
- Driving licence beneficial due to location
- FLT Counterbalance licence essential
- Comfortable working with machinery in an industrial environment
- Strong attention to detail and reliable work ethic
- Willingness to learn and adapt as part of a close-knit team
How to Apply:
- Call Amelia on 01226 285888
- Email your CV to: barnsley@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
- Text “Sheffield metals” to 07921263997
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An Employment Business).
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