Posted 7 months ago
Facilities Labourer
AI Summary
A Facilities Labourer performs housekeeping, transports equipment using forklifts and overhead cranes, and supports production departments in a heavy engineering environment.
About this role
MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.
Overview:
Facilities is a business critical department for MacTaggart Scott. Laborer's are responsible for ensuring production departments are kept clean, tidy and have the necessary key supplies. Via the use of forklifts and overhead cranes you will be responsible for transporting our equipment, creating lift plans and ensuring to maintain safe systems of work This is an opportunity to join a growing business and be a key contributor to our success.
Duties will include:
- Labourer in various production departments as required.
- Sweep down workshops and other housekeeping activities.
- Operate forklift when required – Counter Balance.
- Operate overhead crane as and when required.
- Any other additional labouring duties as required.
- Demonstrating a high standard of Health and Safety and housekeeping.
Requirements
The successful candidate must;
- Be certified and experienced in operation of fork lift trucks, counter balance, overhead crane
- Experience of working in a heavy engineering/production environment
- Full flexibility required in terms of approach to work
- Able to work on own initiative
Benefits
**Your future at MacTaggart Scott – What we offer **.
- Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
- A generous referral programme.
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.
- Onsite Canteen and Car Park
- Free onsite parking
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Skills
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