Location
Astley, Shropshire, England
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
15/06/2026
Closing date
13/07/2026
Fork-Lift Truck Operative
Location: Astley, Manchester
Salary : Competitive
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
The role will mainly require the successful candidate to use the FLT to transfer IBCs and drums on pallets around the site and both onto and from HGVs and to operating areas. Candidate will also be required to assist with transfer of material from bulk tankers to bulk storage. They will also be required to transfer material from bulk storage to IBCs via a pump and to infrequently transfer material from IBCs and drums to jerry cans via a pump (repacking).
The candidate must be well organised, efficient, self-motivated and possess good practical skills. They should be able to work safely with chemicals within the confines of company guidance and be confident using PPE provided.
Based in Astley, Manchester, Lakeland Laboratories is a manufacturer and worldwide exporter of speciality chemicals. Chemicals on site are stored in bulk, in IBCs, in drums, and in jerry cans.
Key Attributes / Skillset
* Current Fork-Lift Truck License essential.
* Prior experience in the Chemical Industry advantageous.
* Prior experience in any industrial setting essential.
* Competency in Maths and English (reading, written and spoken) required.
* Must have good communication skills.
* Working in a small team, but confident to work independently.
* Must be prepared to cover other roles when needed.
Package
* Full time position.
* Competitive salary, based on skills and experience.
* Access to company pension scheme (after successful completion of probationary period)
* Bonus scheme (after successful completion of probationary period
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Lakeland Laboratories Limited, please do not hesitate to apply.