Leo Group is one of the UK’s leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy. We play a critical role in the food and agricultural industries collecting and processing material – which is converted into meals and oils for use in pet food, cosmetics, chemicals, and renewable fuel.
As we continue to grow and develop our operations, we are looking for Production Operators, who can operate Forklift, to join our Halifax site. This is a great opportunity for individuals that are hardworking and keen to be part of an existing business that continues to grow. This position require working with animal by-product.
An external license is not required, experience or willingness to learn is essential.
Main duties:
- Responsible for production, controlling process.
- Operating Forklift
- Ensuring quality and safety, completing required documentation
- Taking samples for testing, and checking temperature of the product
- Loading and unloading blending/ milling machines, tankers
- Monitor work equipment, report safety issues
- Assist in general plant support
Skills:
· Experience in operating Forklift truck or desire to learn how to operate FLT
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work quickly and accurately
· Ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
Pay:
·From £15 per hour, with performance bonuses increasing earnings up to £17 per hour
· Night shift allowance
Shift patterns
12 hour shifts - days and nights
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekly working hours are 48-60 hours per week.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, HX3 6UF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (desired)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This position requires you to work in an animal by-product rendering facility. This means being in the vicinity of animal carcasses. Are you comfortable working in this environment?
- We work with pork products, will this be an issue?
- Do you understand that the rota is up to 60 hours per week, Monday - Sunday and both day and night shifts (6am&6pm starts)?
Experience:
- Manufacturing plant: 1 year (preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
