Production Operator

Job Title
Production Operator

Job Category
Manufacturing

Job Description

Put a LIFT in Your Career!  Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for a Production Operator within our Cylinders department at our facility located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 80 years.

The main responsibility of these roles is to maintain a high level of quality, to produce the expected output required and maintain a good standard of housekeeping.

- Applicants must have a flexible approach to work, with the ability to work within a team environment.

- Candidates will be expected to work a 2 shift pattern. (early / Late) on a 2 week rotation.

What we offer:

- Competitive rate of pay (£18.39 per hour for early/late shift)

- Full Range of State of the Art Tools, Equipment and PPE Provided

- Generous Company Sick Pay Scheme

- Onsite Occupational Health

- Employee Assistance Programme (Physiotherapy & Counselling)

- Contributory Pension Scheme

- Life Assurance (3 x Annual Salary)

- 33 days Annual Leave (pro rata)

- First class Career Development Scheme

- Discounted Gym Membership

- Employee Discount Perks

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

- Able to operate CNC Fanuc Controls and offset adjustments

- Work to Eng tolerances with the work cells

- Able to Flex between machining cells during the shift

- Use of Imperial and Metric gauging ie digital verniers / manual micrometre’s

- Adhere to 5’s standards.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

- Have at least 2 years’ proven background in CNC machining
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and the use of engineering tooling
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work with minimal supervision

The ideal candidate will also meet the following desirable criteria:

- Competent in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word plus general computer skills

- Working knowledge of Cylinders processes

The company reserves the right to enhance criteria in order to facilitate the shortlisting process.

The closing date for applications is Friday 9 October 2026 .

The successful candidate may be subject to background checks.

Job Type
Permanent

Time Type
Full time

Work Hours
37.5

Travel Required
No

Location
HY EMEA UK Craigavon

Address
88 Charlestown Road

Zip Code
BT63 5PP

Field-Based
No

Relocation Assistance Available
No