PM Warehouse Operator: Cranes, Forklifts & Steel

AMA Admin; Poynton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Long-term employment

Job summary

AMA Admin in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative for the PM shift based in Poynton/Stockport. The role involves safely operating overhead cranes and forklifts, loading/unloading steel products, and maintaining high housekeeping standards.

You will follow ISO45001:2018 safety procedures, perform pre-use checks, and handle paperwork with accuracy. We offer full training, ongoing development, and a stable, long-term career with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or steel industry experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and manual handling practices.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Team player with a proactive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 5-ton overhead gantry cranes using radio remote and pendant controls.
• Load, unload, store, and retrieve steel products efficiently and safely.
• Operate forklifts, side loaders, Combi lifts, and other mobile plant where trained.
• Carry out pre-use safety and equipment checks on machinery and plant.
• Complete picking tickets, stock checks, and dispatch paperwork accurately.
• Conduct quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure correct sizing and labelling of materials.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across warehouse and working areas.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements, and ISO45001:2018.
• Support wider warehouse operations and assist with additional duties as required.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Gantry cranes

Forklifts & mobile plant

Job description

AMA Admin in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative for the PM shift based in Poynton/Stockport. The role involves safely operating overhead cranes and forklifts, loading/unloading steel products, and maintaining high housekeeping standards.

You will follow ISO45001:2018 safety procedures, perform pre-use checks, and handle paperwork with accuracy. We offer full training, ongoing development, and a stable, long-term career with a competitive hourly rate.