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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• Competent in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word plus general computer skills
• Working knowledge of Cylinders processes

The closing date for applications is Friday 9 October 2026.

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

No Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.

Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.