KPI RECRUITING LTD

Forklift/ Bailer Operative

CW7 3RQ

Key information

Pay
£13.50 to £14 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
9 Oct 2026
Closing date
8 Nov 2026

About this role

KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Forklift/ Baler Operative for our client based in Winsford.

The days and hours as a

Forklift/ Bailer Operative are

  • Monday- Friday
  • 08:00- 17:00

The rate of pay as a

Forklift/ Bailer Operative is

  • £13.50 - £14.00 p/h (depending on experience)

The duties and responsibilities as a

Forklift/ Bailer Operative are

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Feed and sort materials

Manually or mechanically load cardboard, plastic, paper, or metal scrap into the baler hopper. Remove non-recyclable or hazardous items before processing to prevent contamination

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Machine execution

Safely operate horizontal or vertical baling machines to compress materials into tight, uniform cubes

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Bale tying and securing

Thread, tie off, and lock industrial bale wires around completed bundles to secure them

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Data tracking

Weigh finished bales, record metrics on summary sheets, and tag materials for inventory accuracy

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Pre-start inspections

Conduct daily checklist inspections on both the forklift and baler machinery, checking hydraulics, belts, and safety guards before starting work

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Report defects

Immediately report any machinery malfunctions, hydraulic leaks, or structural wear to supervisors

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Area maintenance

Maintain strict housekeeping standards in the baler room and loading docks, ensuring areas remain free of tripping and fire hazards

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Material handling

Operate industrial forklifts (counterbalance or clamp trucks) to move pallets, waste carts, and finished bales

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Loading & unloading

Safely load completed bales onto shipping trailers and unload inbound materials from distribution trucks

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Staging & storage

Organise and tier-stack compressed bales in the warehouse yard or storage bay to maximise space safely

The ideal candidate for a

Forklift/ Bailer Operative would need

  • Previous experience as a Bailer Operative and Forklift Operative
  • Counterbalance Forklift License (essential)
  • Ability to work well individually or in a team environment
  • Good time keeping skills
  • Good attention to detail

If this role as a Forklift/ Bailer Operative is for you then APPLY NOW or contact our Crewe Team on 01270 589943.

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