Warehouse Operative PM Shift

AMA Admin; Poynton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Long-term employment

Job summary

AMA Admin in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative for the PM shift based in Poynton/Stockport. The role involves safely operating overhead cranes and forklifts, loading/unloading steel products, and maintaining high housekeeping standards.

You will follow ISO45001:2018 safety procedures, perform pre-use checks, and handle paperwork with accuracy. We offer full training, ongoing development, and a stable, long-term career with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or steel industry experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and manual handling practices.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Team player with a proactive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 5-ton overhead gantry cranes using radio remote and pendant controls.
• Load, unload, store, and retrieve steel products efficiently and safely.
• Operate forklifts, side loaders, Combi lifts, and other mobile plant where trained.
• Carry out pre-use safety and equipment checks on machinery and plant.
• Complete picking tickets, stock checks, and dispatch paperwork accurately.
• Conduct quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure correct sizing and labelling of materials.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across warehouse and working areas.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements, and ISO45001:2018.
• Support wider warehouse operations and assist with additional duties as required.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Gantry cranes

Forklifts & mobile plant

Job description

Warehouse Operative PM Shift

Location: Poynton / Stockport

Salary: £13.64 - £14.12 per hour DOE

Hours: Monday- Friday - 2pm-10pm

Reference: ASPLIV

Our client, a well-established steel processing and distribution business based in Poynton/Stockport, is currently seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Warehouse Operative to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with warehouse or industrial experience looking for a stable, long-term role within a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate 5-ton overhead gantry cranes using radio remote and pendant controls
• Load, unload, store, and retrieve steel products efficiently and safely
• Operate forklifts, side loaders, Combi lifts, and other mobile plant where trained
• Carry out pre-use safety and equipment checks on machinery and plant
• Complete picking tickets, stock checks, and dispatch paperwork accurately
• Conduct quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure correct sizing and labelling of materials
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across warehouse and working areas
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe systems of work in line with ISO45001:2018
• Support wider warehouse operations and assist with additional duties as required

Candidate Requirements

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or steel industry experience preferred
• Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts advantageous
• Strong understanding of health & safety and manual handling practices
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Team player with a proactive and flexible attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.64 - £14.12 DOE
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity