General Operative with FLT

  • Optima UK INC Ltd
  • Littlethorpe, Leicestershire
  • Sep 05, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Role: General Operative with FLT (Late Shift)
Location: Leicestershire, LE19
Pay Rate: 14.88 per hour
Hours: 3:00pm to 11:30pm Mon to Thu / 3:00pm to 09:00pm on Fri + Overtime available at weekends (Days)



Benefits

  • On-the-job training and development in manufacturing processes

  • A supportive and safety-focused working environment

  • Opportunity to progress within a growing manufacturing business



Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking General Operative with FLT to join a busy joinery manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role involving the use of hand tools, power tools, and machinery to support the production of joinery products. The successful candidate will be physically fit, safety-conscious, and keen to learn and develop new skills within a manufacturing environment.



Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.

  • Measure, cut, and prepare timber and materials to specification.

  • Carry out gluing, fixing, and assembly of joinery products.

  • Operate workshop machinery.

  • Carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving materials and products.

  • Operating the Counterbalance FLT
  • Follow instructions, drawings, and work orders accurately.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area in line with company health & safety policies.



Skills & Experience Required

  • Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence (Accredited)
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing, joinery, or woodworking environment preferred but not essential - training provided.

  • Confidence in using hand and power tools.

  • Physically fit, with the ability to safely carry out manual handling tasks.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Reliable, punctual, and a good team player.

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.



Apply

To Apply for the General Operative position, please submit an up to date CV and one of our Consultants will be in touch.