Crane Driver

Unimetals; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in recycling and environmental sustainability is seeking a Crane Driver to join their dynamic team in Huddersfield. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for the safe loading, sorting, and unloading of scrap metal, ensuring high standards of housekeeping and compliance with company policies. You will work under the supervision of a supportive Site Manager and collaborate with your team to ensure efficient operations. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your skills in a vital industry while contributing to sustainability efforts. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with 360° Material Handler or Wheeled Loading Shovel is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading and unloading of scrap metal materials.
• Maintain cleanliness of the working area and complete daily checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Calm Under Pressure

Self-Motivated

Tools

360° Material Handler

Wheeled Loading Shovel

FLT Licence

Job description

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Base pay range

We are looking for candidates who would be interested in working in the recycling and environmental sustainability industry. This position is responsible for carrying out all activities necessary to ensure the safe loading, sorting and unloading of scrap metal. You will also organise material to ensure good standards of housekeeping are met. Working in our Huddersfield site, the successful candidate will be part of a team working under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Site Manager.

Key Crane Driver Responsibilities:

• Ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded in a safe and proper manner
• Safely stockpile various grades of scrap metal, and assist with loading and unloading
• Ensure materials are stored in accordance with company policy
• Ensure daily checks are completed
• Attend any training courses that the company proposes
• Co-ordinate with other operatives to ensure the correct processing of all loads
• Carry out final inspection of dispatched scrap materials
• Process material to conform with grade specifications
• Assist in the scheduling of inward and outward transport
• Liaise with customers, drivers and contractors who visit the site
• Ensure the working area is kept in a clean and tidy state at all times
• Able to work flexible working hours to include occasional evenings and weekends
• Operation of site based machinery including the shear
• Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
• Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Qualifications Required For The Crane Driver

• 360° Material Handler/Wheeled loading shovel experience an advantage
• FLT licence would be an advantage
• Proven track record of working within a team environment
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Exceptional organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Integrity and confidentiality

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction