Steel Coil Loader

The Staffing Network Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of construction components is looking for an experienced Steel Handler to join their established team in Dudley. The role involves using a FLT Counterbalance and overhead crane to handle steel coils, manage warehouse operations, and support production lines. Candidates must have essential FLT and overhead crane licences, and experience in an engineering environment. This position requires a willingness to relocate to Worcester by late 2026. Starting hourly rate is £14.84.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an engineering environment.
• Must be willing to move to the Worcester site by end of 2026.
• FLT Counterbalance and overhead crane licences are essential.

Responsibilities

• Use a FLT Counterbalance to load and unload deliveries.
• Assist with movement of finished products to the warehouse.
• Load / unload steel coils using an overhead crane.
• Ensure production lines are fully stocked with raw materials.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance

Overhead crane operation

Raw material management

Tools

FLT Counterbalance (6 tonne)

Overhead / pendant crane

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturer of construction components within the UK. Due to increasing product demand they are looking to recruit an experienced Steel handler with FLT & Crane licence to join its established team in the Dudley area with the view to moving to its brand new facility in Worcester late 2026.

Responsibilities

• Use a FLT Counterbalance to load and unload deliveries of steel coils and move materials into warehouse and deal with associated paperwork.
• Assist with movement of finished product to warehouse using FLT counterbalance.
• Load / unload steel coils using overhead crane.
• Movement of steel coils from storage into production using FLT Counterbalance and crane where required.
• Remove banding and packaging from coils and dispose of safely.
• Banding and strapping of unused raw materials from Press lines.
• Ensure production lines are fully stocked with raw materials.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an engineering environment.
• Must be aware that they will be required to move to the Worcester site from end of 2026.
• FLT Counterbalance (6 tonne) – Essential.
• Overhead / pendant crane licence – Essential.
• Raw material / stock control experience – Essential.
• FLT Reach licence – Beneficial.

Hours of work will be days between 07.00am and 19.00pm.

Starting hourly rate will be £14.84.