Maine Group, renowned specialists in steel fabrication, surface finishing and assembly have a position available for a Forklift Operative due to a number of prestigious local and global projects that we have successfully been awarded across data centres, construction, transport, and material handling. If you have the skills we need, we have a career for you at Maine. Job Summary To transport large metal beams/metal product throughout a busy production floor to aid the flow of production and ensure that the fabrication team have the necessary product to complete work set within scheduled time allocated. Hourly rate: £12.83-£14.97 Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-2PM Weekly overtime at an enhanced rate. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate Weekly overtime Bonus twice a year Career progression opportunities Enhanced holiday entitlement + additional holidays for length of service Life Assurance Uniform provided Key Transport large metal product throughout a busy production floor to aid the flow of production Ensure product is delivered to fabrication teams within scheduled time allocated. Remove all packaging from metal to ensure it is ready for the next stage in production Transport finished product to designated areas within the factory and store safety until needed for the next stage of production/delivery to customer. Ensure all transportation of product is actioned in a safe manner following Company Health and Safety guidelines. Ensure the safe loading and off-loading of vehicles collecting and delivering to and from the production department Essential 2+ years previous experience driving a forklift within a manufacturing/structural steel environment. 2+ years recent experience driving a side loader in a manufacturing/structural steel environment. Experience using a forklift truck to move heavy, large and awkwardly shaped components. Forklift license counterbalance B1 & B2 Experience having the ability to work under your own initiative Work as a team player to achieve customer quality, delivery and cost requirements. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations when operating a forklift Maine Group is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Skills: side loader forklift counterbalance B1 forklift counterbalance B2 Benefits: life assurance bonus overtime career progression uniform provided enhanced holidays length of service recognition