Crane & Saw Operator

GI Group Main Account; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Insurance plan

Job summary

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Saw and Crane Operator for a Scunthorpe site on a permanent basis. The role supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities for career progression and staff development.

You will operate saws and overhead cranes, ensure safety, quality, and timely production, and work on a 2:00pm-10:00pm shift with pay progression after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing/industrial environment is essential.
• No licence required (crane experience is beneficial but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Operating saw equipment to cut materials accurately to specification
• Using overhead crane equipment to move materials safely around the site
• Slinging, positioning and handling loads safely, following site procedures and risk assessments
• Carrying out routine checks on equipment and reporting defects or safety concerns
• Working to production schedules, ensuring output and quality standards are consistently met
• Accurately completing production paperwork and related records
• Keeping the work area clean, organised and safe in line with site standards
• Working closely with colleagues, supervisors and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and resolve issues quickly

Skills

Saw operation

Crane operation

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual handling

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career with a global, high-performing company?

Gi Group are proud to be recruiting for a Saw and Crane Operator on behalf of our well-established client, based in Scunthorpe, DN17. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this organisation is known for its long-standing team members, excellent career progression opportunities, and supportive work culture.

As a Saw and Crane Operator, you will play a key role in the UK operations, helping to ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. This is a permanent opportunity on a 2:00pm-10:00pm shift, with a structured training period to set you up for success.

Hours of work as a Saw and Crane Operator

• Permanent shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Training period hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Pay Rate as a Saw and Crane Operator

• £14.04 per hour, rising to £15.04 per hour after 12 weeks

Additional Benefits of the Saw and Crane Operator role

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing environment
• A friendly, people-focused culture and supportive team
• Pension plan and insurance plan
• Long-term stability with a permanent contract

What you'll be doing as a Saw and Crane Operator

As part of the production team, the Saw and Crane Operator will contribute to the smooth running of operations. Responsibilities include:

• Operating saw equipment to cut materials accurately to specification
• Using overhead crane equipment (where required) to move materials safely around the site
• Slinging, positioning and handling loads safely, following site procedures and risk assessments
• Carrying out routine checks on equipment and reporting defects or safety concerns
• Working to production schedules, ensuring output and quality standards are consistently met
• Accurately completing production paperwork and related records
• Keeping the work area clean, organised and safe in line with site standards
• Working closely with colleagues, supervisors and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and resolve issues quickly

What makes a successful Saw and Crane Operator?

• No licence required (crane experience is beneficial but not essential)
• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing/industrial environment is essential
• Strong awareness of health & safety, with a careful and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a busy shift
• Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant , Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited , Draefern Limited , Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited , Marks Sattin (UK) Limited , TACK TMI UK Limited , Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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