Job Description
Location: Charlgrove, OX44
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Pay Rate: -12.71 - -13.00 per hour
The Role
Planet Recruitment are currently recruiting for Reach Truck & Machine Operatives to join a growing operation based in Charlgrove.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with previous reach truck forklift experience and a good mechanical understanding, looking to develop their skills within a production environment.
The successful candidates will be responsible for operating production machinery and forklift trucks safely and efficiently, carrying out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance, as well as supporting engineers during the installation and commissioning of new machinery.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are mechanically minded, confident operating machinery and keen to develop a thorough understanding of the equipment they work with.
Full training on site-specific machinery will be provided, with the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence to operate equipment independently.
Key Responsibilities
Operating forklift trucks and production machinery safely and efficiently.
Learning machinery settings, controls and operating procedures.
Working alongside engineers during machinery installation, testing and commissioning.
Monitoring machinery performance and identifying potential faults or issues.
Carrying out routine daily and weekly equipment checks.
Performing basic maintenance tasks, including cleaning, greasing and lubrication.
Identifying and troubleshooting minor mechanical or operational faults.
Carrying out basic adjustments and minor repairs where trained and authorised.
Moving and handling materials around the site using a forklift.
Reporting machinery defects, breakdowns and maintenance requirements.
Supporting the wider production team to maintain output and efficiency.
Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
Following all company health and safety procedures.
About You
We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and confident working with both machinery and forklift trucks.
The ideal candidate will have:
A valid Reach forklift truck licence (essential).
Previous experience operating industrial machinery or production equipment.
Previous forklift operating experience.
A good practical and mechanical understanding.
The ability to recognise when machinery is not operating correctly.
Confidence working independently following training.
Strong attention to detail and a responsible approach to work.
A good awareness of health and safety.
A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Desirable but not essential:
A background in mechanical engineering, maintenance or manufacturing.
Relevant engineering qualifications or apprenticeship.
Experience carrying out basic machinery maintenance or repairs.
Experience working with recycling, processing or production machinery.
Previous involvement in machinery installation or commissioning.
What''s on Offer?
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Day shift hours - 8:00am to 4:30pm.
No rotating shifts.
Full training on site-specific machinery.
Opportunity to develop mechanical and machinery operating skills.
A varied, hands-on role within a production environment.
Interested?
If you have forklift experience, enjoy working with machinery and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Planet Recruitment!
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