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FLT Reach Truck Driver – Pendlebury, Greater Manchester People Solutions are currently recruiting for a FLT Reach Truck Driver to join our well-established client based in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity offering ongoing work and the potential to secure a permanent position. This role would suit applicants who have worked in a similar role such as a FLT Driver, Reach Truck Driver, or Forklift Truck Operator. Shifts: • Monday to Friday, • 07:00 – 16:00 Rates of Pay: • £13.42 per hour Benefits: As a FLT Reach Truck Driver, you will receive: • Long-term work – temporary to permanent opportunity, • Immediate start available, • No weekend working, • Employee wellbeing programme Day-to-Day Duties: As a FLT Reach Truck Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to): • Driving and operating a reach truck as well as completing picking and packing duties, • Loading and unloading trucks and containers safely and efficiently, • Moving and transporting stock into the correct warehouse locations, • Loading and unloading vehicles and pallets, • Receiving and unpacking incoming goods and completing invent...

Job Profile for Production Operative 46736 Position: Production Operator - Atomising Location: Rochdale Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) A well-established manufacturer within the metal powders industry is seeking a Production Operator to support growing operations within its atomising department. This hands-on role involves operating and monitoring furnace and atomising equipment, preparing raw materials and maintaining efficient production processes within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced production setting, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and operational performance are maintained at all times. Job Overview Preparation and processing of raw materials for production Monitoring furnace operations and atomising processes Loading and handling raw material feed into furnaces Adjusting furnace temperatures and supporting casting operations Removing slag and dross material safely from furnace systems Operating hydraulic controls during metal pouring operations Clearing solidified materials using hand tools where required Cleaning atomising bays, furnace areas and production equipment Carrying out manual handling duties involving lifting, bending and turning Operating forklift trucks safely within the production environment Completing production paperwork and basic calculations accurately Supporting continuous improvement and site operational activities Working in full compliance with company PPE and health & safety proceduresRequirements Previous experience within an industrial production or manufacturing environment Experience working with furnaces, heat treatment or molten materials advantageous Comfortable with physically demanding work and manual handling tasks Able to work rotating shifts including nights Basic numeracy and paperwork completion skills Forklift truck experience beneficial Strong awareness of health & safety procedures * Reliable, adaptable and team-oriented approachSalary & Benefits Hours of Work Full-time permanent role 5-day rotating 3-shift pattern * Typical shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 22:00 22:00 - 06:00 Additional overtime and weekend work available during busy periods Competitive salary package circa £31,700 Opportunity for additional training and qualifications Long-term career progression opportunities Supportive manufacturing environment * Pension and company benefits packageBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Job Description About the Role As a Semi-Skilled Halar Coating Operator based at our Greengate site in Middleton, Manchester, you will be responsible for applying protective Halar coatings to manufactured components within our machine shop. This is a hands-on role in a high-productivity environment, working a rotating shift pattern with day and afternoon shifts alternating week by week. The role is largely independent, giving you ownership of your tasks, while still being part of a wider team and supporting shared workshop activities when needed. About NOV NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. We are known for innovation, quality, and reliability, supporting customers across drilling, completion, pump manufacturing, and industrial markets. What We Offer Stable, full-time employment in an established global company Opportunity to develop skills across multiple machining processes Overtime opportunities Supportive working environment Access to internal training and development Key Responsibilities Core responsibilities: Apply Halar coating in line with defined process specifications Perform deburring, polishing, and part marking as required Complete basic administrative tasks (e.g., route cards) Maintain a clean and safe working environment Carry out basic preventative maintenance on equipment Follow all HSE and company procedures Additional responsibilities: Support other workshop activities based on business needs Participate in continuous improvement initiatives Work flexibly across shifts and tasks Qualifications & Skills Essential: Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment Exposure to powder coating systems Basic computer literacy (e.g., email, MS Office) Understanding of HSE practices Ability to perform manual handling and workshop tasks Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Desirable: FLT (Forklift Truck) licence Experience in deburring, polishing, or similar semi-skilled tasks Soft Skills Good time management and ability to work independently Strong attention to detail and quality Positive, proactive attitude Willingness to learn and develop new skills Why Join Us? Join a global organisation where your work directly contributes to high-quality engineered products used worldwide. This role offers stability and the opportunity to build long-term expertise in a specialised coating process. Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insuranc Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Finance & Protection Pension Plan Income Protection Life Assurance Personal Accident Coverage Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family) Dental Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Partner Life Assurance Critical Illness Cover Retail Vouchers Gym Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Travel Insurance About Us Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global Family We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget. About the Team Corporate Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centres of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations

We are seeking an experienced CNC Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have previous CNC machining experience, with laser cutting experience being highly desirable. You will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC laser cutting machines to produce high-quality sheet metal components. 6 am - 2pm, then 2pm to 10 pm - with the option to work until midnight Monday to Thursday and have Friday off - total hours for all roles is 37.5 per week with 30 mins unpaid lunch. Key Responsibilities Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines. Load and unload sheet metal safely. Read and interpret engineering drawings. Select the correct programs and materials for production. Monitor machine performance throughout production runs. Carry out first-off and in-process quality inspections. Ensure components meet customer specifications. Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning. Report machine faults or quality concerns promptly. Work to production schedules and targets. Maintain a safe and tidy working area. Requirements Previous CNC manufacturing experience is essential. Previous laser cutting experience is preferred but not essential. Ability to read engineering drawings. Experience using measuring equipment (verniers, calipers, etc.). Good problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and within a team. Understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment. Desirable Skills (for the CNC Laser Operator) Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada, or similar laser machines. Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication. Forklift or overhead crane experience. Lean manufacturing knowledge. Basic machine programming or editing experience. Hourly Rate: Pay above minimum wage, depending on experience and skills