via Indeed · 7 October 2026 ·2 days ago

General Operator - Forklift Operator

Linecross (Rutland)
Cannock Full-time
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DUE TO OUR SUSTAINED LONG TERM GROWTH, WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE OFFERING A PERMANENT FULL TIME GENERAL OPERATOR POSITION (including forklift operating and tool changing) IN OUR MODERN PRODUCTION FACILITY.

*Are you the right person who is good enough to join our successful production team?*

*Are you bright, fit and capable as well as experienced in production operations, forklift driving and tool changing?*

*Are you used to factory work i.e. physical work driving FLT and on your feet all day; working to written works orders and standard operating procedures to help make high quality products every day?*

If your answer is YES to all three questions above, we want to talk with you. You could be starting this month.

Linecross Composites (Cannock) is one of two world class manufacturing facilities in the Linecross Group. We work in partnership with some of the biggest and most prestigious names in the Automotive, Public Transport, Off\-Highway and Leisure Sectors.

We offer you

  • Team environment

  • NORMAL HOURS: Mon to Thu \- 7:30am to 4:00pm \& Fri 6:00am to 12:00midday.

  • NO Weekend or Bank Holiday working unless on overtime.

  • A start rate of £13\.50 per hour (£13\.00 ph base rate \+ extra £0\.50 ph for FLT duties)

  • Urban location.

  • FREE car parking for all.

  • Company pension.
You MUST have your own accredited independent Counterbalance licence in your name rather than an In\-House licence to apply.

You MUST have excellent attendance and a great work ethic to make the grade.

You MUST have good English skills (reading, writing and spoken word) and maths skills to carry out your daily work in a safe and productive way.

*Our current team have been with us for many years in long term sustainable permanent roles despite the pandemic and we offer you the same opportunity, providing you can show us that you are good enough from the start.*

APPLY NOW! Please send in your CV by email to Robin Haynes \- HR Manager stating why you feel we should consider you. Selected applicants will be offered an interview with a tour "Inside The Factory" to allow you to see if we are for you.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13\.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37\.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • On\-site parking

  • Referral programme

  • Sick pay
Application question(s):
  • Do you have a Counterbalance FLT licence in your own name rather than in\-house?
Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
  • FLT operation: 1 year (required)
Language:
  • , read and write in English (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Counterbalance FLT licence (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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