Overhead Crane Operator - Safe, Precise Material Handling

Reactive Driving Recruitment; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Reactive Driving Recruitment is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Operator in Walsall to join a busy industrial operations team. You will move materials with overhead lifting equipment, support warehouse activities and maintain safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has prior crane operation experience in manufacturing or warehousing, good mechanical awareness and the ability to spot faults.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating overhead cranes or similar lifting equipment.
• Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or warehouse environment.
• Good mechanical awareness and the ability to identify potential equipment problems.
• Understanding of safe materials-handling and warehouse procedures.
• Relevant crane operator certification or recognised training is desirable.
• Forklift experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes and associated lifting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Position and move materials in accordance with operational requirements.
• Complete equipment inspections before use and report defects or concerns.
• Work closely with colleagues and ground personnel to ensure lifting activities are properly coordinated.
• Keep appropriate records relating to loads, movements, and equipment use.
• Carry out basic routine checks and maintenance activities where required.
• Escalate mechanical or operational faults promptly.
• Support warehouse activities, including loading and unloading materials.
• Assist with general site duties and materials-handling tasks as required.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures, company policies, and lifting practices.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Mechanical awareness

Safe materials-handling

Warehouse procedures

Crane operator certification

Forklift experience

Job description

Reactive Driving Recruitment is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Operator in Walsall to join a busy industrial operations team. You will move materials with overhead lifting equipment, support warehouse activities and maintain safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has prior crane operation experience in manufacturing or warehousing, good mechanical awareness and the ability to spot faults.