Metal Shop Systems Operator/ Forklift Driver

Job Details

Location: Bathgate (EH48 2FU)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 06:00 - 13.00

Pay: £15.50-£23.25 per hour (basic £15.50 + overtime £23.25)

Reports to: Engineering Plant Manager

The Role

Due to increased demand for our client's products and internal reorganisation, we have an opportunity for a Systems Operator to join our main metal fabrication facility in Bathgate. This role is key to supporting our team of Fabricator/Welders by ensuring materials are prepared, handled, and processed efficiently within the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials
• Operating a horizontal bandsaw to cut materials to specification
• Selecting, measuring, and preparing materials for fabrication
• Prepping and painting steps, tanks, and associated components
• Mechanical build‑up of sub‑assemblies
• Checking and preparing steelwork (new an...