Loader

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK engineering company seeks a reliable Loader to join its Poole Works site. This hands-on, safety-conscious role involves material handling and machinery operation within structural steelwork, offering a supportive work culture and various benefits including a pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Group personal pension scheme with employer contributions

Free onsite car parking

Life Assurance

Medicash scheme

Mindful Employer Scheme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling within structural steelwork.
• Background in operating plant and machinery.
• Confident slinging and securing of heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trailers for deliveries.
• Operating plant and machinery on-site.
• Maintaining a clean, organized working environment.

Skills

Material handling

Communication

PC literacy

Education

Valid Counterbalance and Side Loader licenses

HGV licence (desirable)

Tools

Meba Saw

Peddinghaus Drill

Voortman

Geka

Phiran

Shot Blast

Forklift

Overhead cranes

Job description

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Are you a hands-on, safety-conscious individual with experience in structural steelwork? This Loader role offers a varied and active position within a well-established engineering firm known for its technical excellence and supportive culture.

With over 70 years of experience across sectors like defence, nuclear, rail, and marine, this leading UK construction engineering company is looking for a reliable and proactive team member to support operations at their Poole Works site.

As Loader, you will benefit from:

• Group personal pension scheme with employer contributions
• Free onsite car parking for all staff
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Access to the Medicash scheme – supporting everyday healthcare costs
• Mindful Employer Scheme – 24/7 confidential tele assistance for wellbeing support
• Company pension and retirement planning assistance to help you plan for the future

As Loader, your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading trailers for deliveries and internal site movements
• Operating trained plant and machinery, including Meba Saw, Peddinghaus Drill, Voortman, Geka, Phiran, Shot Blast, side loader, and forklift
• Driving the shunter and pickup truck for on-site and local transport
• Supporting the fitting shop and paint shop with material handling
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Reporting delays, missing items, or safety concerns to Works Management

As Loader, your experience will include:

• Background in material handling within structural steelwork
• Valid Counterbalance and Side Loader licences
• Experience with overhead cranes (ITSSAR accredited)
• Confident slinging and securing of heavy loads
• Familiarity with CNC and manual machinery as listed above
• Strong communication skills and basic PC literacy
• Possession of a valid HGV licence (desirable)
• Previous banksman experience in a structural steel or construction environment (desirable)

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella in Rubicon’s Technical team for more information.