Overhead Crane Operator / Forklift Driver
Location: Cradley Heath
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday – Friday / 1.30pm – 10.00pm Monday – Thursday – 2.00pm – 8.00pm Friday – rotating shift
Job Type: Temp to Perm
Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver / Overhead Crane Operator to join a busy steel manufacturing and engineering environment in Dudley.
The successful candidate will have previous experience handling steel and heavy materials, along with experience operating both a forklift and overhead crane.
This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
The Role
As a Forklift Driver / Overhead Crane Operator, you will be responsible for the safe movement, loading and unloading of steel, raw materials and finished products around the site.
- Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
- Operating an overhead crane to lift, move and position steel and heavy materials
- Loading and unloading steel, sheet metal and other heavy materials
- Moving raw materials and finished products around the factory
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
- Supplying production areas with steel and materials as required
- Storing steel and materials safely within designated areas
- Using lifting equipment and attachments safely
- Carrying out daily forklift and lifting equipment checks
- Working closely with production and manufacturing teams
- Completing relevant paperwork and stock movements
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Forklift Driver, FLT Driver, Counterbalance Driver or Materials Handler
- A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
- Previous experience operating an overhead crane
- Experience handling steel, sheet metal or other heavy materials
- Previous experience within a steel, manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or industrial environment
- Confident operating forklifts around heavy and oversized materials
- Experience loading and unloading steel and other industrial products
- Good understanding of safe lifting and material handling procedures
- Strong awareness of workplace Health & Safety
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team
What We Offer
- £14.50 per hour
- Hours: 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday – Friday / 1.30pm – 10.00pm Monday – Thursday – 2.00pm – 8.00pm Friday – rotating shift
- Day shift
- Temporary to permanent opportunity
- Weekly pay
- Long-term ongoing work
- Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position
- Support from the Pertemps recruitment team
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