Forklift Driver

Pertemps Bond; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-perm

Day shift

Permanent opportunity

Pertemps support

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Cradley Heath is recruiting an experienced Forklift Driver / Overhead Crane Operator to join a busy steel manufacturing and engineering environment. The role involves moving steel and heavy materials safely around the site and assisting with loading and unloading deliveries.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift and an overhead crane, handle sheet metal and raw materials, and work closely with production teams while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Experience handling steel, sheet metal or other heavy materials.
• Experience in steel/manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Reliable, punctual.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Use 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 stock movements and relevant paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Heavy material handling

Safety awareness

Education

Counterbalance forklift licence

Tools

Overhead crane

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Forklift Driver / Overhead Crane Operator

Location: Cradley Heath

Salary: £13.09 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

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.

Duties will include:

• 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

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 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

• £13.09 per hour
• Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
• 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