Metal Shop Systems Operator/ Forklift Driver
Location
Bathgate, West Lothian
Job Type
Full-time
Category
construction-and-extraction
Posted
June 15, 2026
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 and existing) for the paint process
* Storing components safely and maintaining a tidy, organised depot
* Operating forklift trucks (counterbalance and sideloader) as required
About You
Experience working in a fast-paced engineering or wo...
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 and existing) for the paint process
* Storing components safely and maintaining a tidy, organised depot
* Operating forklift trucks (counterbalance and sideloader) as required
About You
Experience working in a fast-paced engineering or wo...