Steel Yard Loader: Outdoor, Safe Handling & Growth

Mane Contract Services; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Sharesave scheme

Option to purchase additional annual

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Yard Operative / Steel Loader to support manufacturing operations by safely handling, moving and storing structural steel materials in an outdoor yard environment.

You will load/unload deliveries, prepare materials for production, operate lifting equipment and ensure accurate receipt, storage and dispatch of materials while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proactive approach to health and safety.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling activities.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload lorries using overhead cranes, forklifts and side loaders.
• Receive, inspect and organise incoming steel deliveries in accordance with operational requirements.
• Verify delivery documentation and ensure materials are accurately recorded and stored.
• Pick structural steel sections, plates and other materials for production machinery.
• Load, unload and stack steel onto shotblast machines and other processing equipment.
• Safely move materials throughout the yard and manufacturing facility using approved lifting equipment.
• Carry out manual handling duties in accordance with safe working practices.
• Maintain accurate material identification and traceability throughout the production process.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure materials are available to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the yard and storage areas.
• Report damaged materials, equipment faults or safety concerns promptly. Support stock control activities as required.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Wear the appropriate PPE and promote a safe working culture at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support business operations.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Health & safety

Manual handling

Fast-paced environment

Willing to learn

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Yard Operative / Steel Loader to support manufacturing operations by safely handling, moving and storing structural steel materials in an outdoor yard environment.

You will load/unload deliveries, prepare materials for production, operate lifting equipment and ensure accurate receipt, storage and dispatch of materials while maintaining health and safety standards.