Crane Operator

Pertemps Bond; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-Perm

Long-term ongoing work

Permanent opportunity

Recruitment team support

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver and Overhead Crane Operator for a busy steel manufacturing site in Cradley Heath. The role involves safe movement, loading and unloading of steel and heavy materials, and operating both a counterbalance forklift and an overhead crane.

This temp-to-perm position offers rotating shifts, 6:00-2:00, 1:30-10:00 and 2:00-8:00, with weekly pay and a genuine opportunity to secure permanent employment through Pertemps.

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift driver with overhead crane operation.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience handling steel, sheet metal or other heavy materials.
• Experience in steel/manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate overhead crane to lift, move and position steel and heavy materials.
• Load and unload steel, sheet metal and other heavy materials.
• Move raw materials and finished products around the site.
• Complete relevant paperwork and stock movements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow health & safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Forklift Driver

Overhead Crane Operator

Heavy materials handling

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

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