Side Loader Operator — Overtime & Weekend Options

Firth Steels Limited; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Firth Steels Limited is seeking a Side Loader Operator in Brighouse, Huddersfield. You will operate sideloaders to move materials within yard and warehouse, load/unload vehicles, and ensure safe, efficient transport of long/oversized loads.

Role requires 1–2 years of sideloader or similar heavy equipment experience, strong safety awareness, and reliability for overtime and weekend work. Company is a family-run steel manufacturer with 35 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sideloaders or similar heavy equipment.
• Good understanding of load balancing and safe handling.
• Ability to work outdoors/in indoor environments and adapt to weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sideloader forklift within yard/warehouse.
• Load/unload vehicles or storage racks per guidelines.
• Transport long or oversized materials in tight spaces.
• Carry out pre-shift inspections and report issues.

Skills

Sideloader operation

Forklift safety

Load balancing

Manual handling

Communication

Overtime readiness

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Forklift license

Job description

Firth Steels Limited is seeking a Side Loader Operator in Brighouse, Huddersfield. You will operate sideloaders to move materials within yard and warehouse, load/unload vehicles, and ensure safe, efficient transport of long/oversized loads.

Role requires 1–2 years of sideloader or similar heavy equipment experience, strong safety awareness, and reliability for overtime and weekend work. Company is a family-run steel manufacturer with 35 years of experience.