Steel Operative

Masstemps Ltd; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps Ltd is seeking an experienced overhead crane operator to safely lift and position heavy steel materials within our factory and yard.

You will load, unload and move beams, plates and sections, balance loads, carry out pre-use checks and work with machine operators to keep production running.

This role requires a valid overhead crane certificate or documented training and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience operating overhead cranes in steel stockholding or heavy engineering.
• Ability to identify steel products, sizes and grades.
• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques and load distribution.
• Capable of communicating with colleagues in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes to lift, move and position heavy steel materials.
• Load and unload steel stock including beams, plates, tubes and sections.
• Ensure loads are balanced and secured before lifting.
• Identify steel types and ensure correct destination.
• Carry out pre-use checks on lifting equipment and report faults.
• Follow LOLER and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with yard and warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Load balancing

Team communication

Education

Overhead crane certificate

LOLER training

Tools

Chains and slings

Lifting beams

Lifting accessories usage

Job description

THE ROLE

• Operate overhead cranes to safely lift, move and position heavy steel materials around the factory or warehouse.
• Load and unload steel stock, including beams, plates, tubes, sections and fabricated components.
• Use overhead cranes to transfer materials between storage areas, production machinery and loading bays.
• Select and attach appropriate lifting equipment, including chains, slings, hooks and lifting accessories.
• Ensure steel loads are correctly balanced, secured and positioned before lifting.
• Work closely with machine operators, forklift drivers and other warehouse staff to coordinate material movements.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles, ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.
• Identify different types, sizes and grades of steel and ensure materials are moved to the correct locations.
• Carry out pre-use checks on lifting equipment and report any defects or faults.
• Follow lifting procedures, safe working practices and health and safety regulations at all times.
• Maintain an organised storage area and ensure materials are stacked safely.
• Support general yard and warehouse duties when required.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience operating overhead cranes within a steel stockholding, steel processing or heavy engineering environment.
• Confident handling and moving heavy steel materials, including beams, plates, tubes and structural sections.
• Experience using overhead cranes to load and unload steel deliveries and feed production machinery.
• Good understanding of safe lifting techniques, load balancing and weight distribution.
• Experience using lifting accessories such as chains, slings, hooks and lifting beams.
• Ability to identify different steel products, sizes and dimensions.
• A valid overhead crane certificate or previous documented training would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of LOLER requirements and general lifting safety procedures.
• Good awareness of health and safety when working around heavy materials and moving machinery.
• Ability to work in a busy steel processing environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable undertaking physically demanding work.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Thursday - 06:00am - 14:30pm Friday - 06:00m - 11:30am

OR

Monday to Wednesday 14:30pm - 00:00pm Thursday 14:30pm - 11:30pm