Plant Operator / Forklift Driver

About the role

The Plant Operator ensures safe and efficient daily operation of SOL BARBADOS LTD facilities, handling cylinders, operating forklifts, and maintaining depot cleanliness.

Key responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and shot blaster, wash, inspect, sort, repair, test, and weigh gas cylinders.
• Perform preventive maintenance on drains, sumps, pipelines, fire systems, pumps and clean oil‑water interceptors.
• Maintain depot housekeeping, conduct daily inspections, and report leaks or damages.
• Assist with tank gauging, tanker receipts, and support senior staff as directed.

Required profile

• Secondary education with technical college qualification.
• 3‑5 years experience in an industrial facility.
• Physical ability to lift 40‑50 lb cylinders and pass drug, alcohol and police checks.
• Flexibility to work at any SOL Barbados operating site.

Required skills

• Forklift operation (qualified lift‑truck driver).
• Shot‑blasting operation.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude for valve repair and equipment maintenance.
• Basic computer literacy.

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary with grade allowances.
• Eligibility for SOL Group Pension Scheme.
• Non‑contributory Group Health and Life Insurance.