Crane Operator

Unimetals Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scrap metal recycling is hiring a Crane Operator for their Plymouth site. The role involves safely loading, unloading, and processing scrap metal, ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies. Candidates are expected to be adaptable and possess relevant licenses, contributing to a safe and efficient operational environment.

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven track record in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading and unloading of scrap metal.
• Perform daily checks and maintain a clean work area.
• Liaise with customers and ensure materials are stored properly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Tools

360° Material Handler licence

FLT Licence

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Crane Operator based at our Plymouth site . The purpose of the role is to carry out all activities necessary to ensure the safe loading, sorting, grading and unloading of scrap metal. To organise materials to ensure good standards of housekeeping are met.

Key accountabilities of the role holder include:

• 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
• 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
• 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
  
  

Applicants should have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and a proven track record of working within a team environment. A valid 360° Material Handler licence or experience would be an advantage, as well as a FLT Licence. It is important that applicants are self motivated, flexible and adaptable