15 Production / Manufacturing jobs in Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen

The FLT Telehandler operator plays a key role on the construction site, responsible for safely moving, lifting, and distributing materials to support daily operations. Duties include:

• Valid CPCS Card or NPORS Minimum 3 Years Experience
• Material Handling & Transport: Safely lifting and moving materials such as pallets, blocks, bricks, cement, and steelwork to designated areas, including upper levels and hard-to-reach locations using the telescopic boom.
• Loading & Unloading: Receiving and offloading deliveries, ensuring materials are stored or placed correctly across the site.
• Attachment Use: Fitting and using appropriate attachments (e.g., forks, lifting jibs, buckets, sweepers) for various site tasks, ensuring secure and safe operation at all times.
• Machine Checks & Maintenance: Carrying out daily pre-start checks, maintaining cleanliness of the machine, and reporting any faults or safety issues.
• Safe Operation & Compliance: Operating in line with CPCS/NPORS training, site rules, and safety protocols including speed limits, exclusion zones, and lifting plans.
• General Site Support: Assisting with traffic management, maintaining clear access routes, attending toolbox talks, and supporting overall site logistics as needed.
  
  Valid Telehandler Certification CPCS or NPORS 3 Years Minimum Experience
• Strong Understanding of Site Safety Awareness of lifting plans, exclusion zones, and safe load handling procedures.
• Machine Operation Skills Confident and competent in operating telescopic handlers, including extending/retracting booms and using attachments.
• Manual Handling & Load Awareness Ability to judge load weights, balance, and stability to prevent tipping or overloading.
• Communication & Coordination Able to follow instructions and work closely with slingers/signallers, trades, and site management.
• Good Spatial Awareness Capable of operating the machine safely in tight or congested areas with awareness of surroundings.
• Basic Mechanical Knowledge Ability to carry out pre-use checks and identify/report machine faults promptly.
• Teamwork & Flexibility Willing to support wider site activities and help maintain productivity across different tasks.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Reliable working references.