Overhead Crane Materials Handler - 4-Day Week (Steel)

Castle Employment Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Private healthcare

Overtime opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting a Materials Handler in the Leeds area. The role involves operating overhead cranes to move structural steel beams, using magnet lifting attachments, and safely handling large steel components to support production flows.

You will load/unload between departments and ensure safety, organisation and timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate has crane experience, a background in heavy manufacturing, and a proactive approach to safety and workload

Qualifications

• Experience operating overhead cranes is essential.
• Experience handling large or heavy steel components.
• Background in structural steel, fabrication or heavy manufacturing is advantageous.
• Confident using lifting equipment and following safe handling procedures.
• Understanding of safe lifting practices and workshop health and safety.
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good attention to detail when moving and positioning materials.
• Flexible approach to overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes to move steel beams and sections.
• Use crane-mounted magnets to lift and position materials safely.
• Load and unload components between production areas.
• Handle large, heavy steel sections safely and efficiently.
• Organise materials for the next production stages.
• Support movement between cutting, shot blasting and fabrication.
• Carry out equipment checks before use.
• Maintain production flow and follow safety procedures.
• Keep work areas safe, clean and organised.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Steel handling

Heavy manufacturing

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Tools

Overhead cranes

Magnetic lifting attachments

Job description

Castle Employment Group is recruiting a Materials Handler in the Leeds area. The role involves operating overhead cranes to move structural steel beams, using magnet lifting attachments, and safely handling large steel components to support production flows.

You will load/unload between departments and ensure safety, organisation and timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate has crane experience, a background in heavy manufacturing, and a proactive approach to safety and workload