Warehouse Operative

HANNON Transport Ltd.; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Hannon Steel is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support steel handling in the yard and warehouse. You will move, store and prepare steel products to order, using overhead cranes and forklifts, while following safety protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability, and teamwork in a busy environment. Occasional overtime may be required to meet customer demand and ensure timely dispatch.

Qualifications

• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret basic job sheets.
• Physically fit for manual work in a busy yard environment.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Desirable: experience with steel handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move steel using cranes, forklifts and similar equipment.
• Prepare steel sections, plates and profiles to order and verify identifications.
• Keep yard and warehouse tidy and safe.
• Perform pre-use checks on lifting gear and report faults.
• Complete delivery notes and documentation for dispatch.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Read & interpret job sheets

Manual handling

Punctual & reliable

Safety-conscious

Team player

Tools

Overhead cranes

Counterbalance forklifts

Job description

Typical Hours

Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am-5pm

Job Description

Job Information

Job Title

Warehouse Operative

Department

Hannon Steel

Reports To

Warehouse Supervisor

Location

50 Nutts Corner, Northern Ireland

Salary Range

£13.50 per hour

Shift Pattern

Typical Hours

Monday to Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am-5pm

Occasional overtime as required to meet customer demand.

Job Purpose

The Steel Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, and storage of steel products within our yard and warehouse operations. This role ensures materials are accurately prepared and delivered to meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and operational efficiency.

Duties And Responsibilities

Material Handling

• Load, unload, and move steel using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment
• Follow all safety protocols during material handling

Order Picking & Preparation

• Accurately select and prepare steel sections, plates, and profiles according to customer orders and cutting lists
• Inspect materials for damage, correct identification, and conformance to order specifications

Storage & Organisation

• Ensure stock is stored safely and logically within designated areas
• Maintain yard and warehouse tidiness and organisation

Equipment Checks & Maintenance

• Conduct pre-use checks on cranes, forklifts, and lifting gear
• Report defects or maintenance issues promptly

Safety Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including PPE usage, load securing, and manual handling best practices
• Promote a culture of safety within the warehouse and yard

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete delivery notes, stock movement forms, and system entries accurately
• Support administrative tasks related to materials handling and dispatch

Teamwork & Coordination

• Work closely with drivers, machine operators, and office staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely dispatch of orders
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse and yard

Housekeeping & Quality Control

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in accordance with company standards

Essential

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret basic job sheets
• Physically fit and capable of manual work in a busy yard environment
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Desirable

• Experience in a steel stockholding or fabrication company
• Slinger/Signaller training or experience working with lifting accessories
• Previous experience handling steel or heavy materials in an industrial, warehouse, or fabrication environment
• Competent in operating overhead cranes and/or counterbalance forklifts (certification desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and safety-focused
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Team player with good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to operational needs

Why join Hannon Steel

• Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and growth
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate

Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon may adapt duties as deemed necessary.