Crane Operator

Overhead Crane Operator / Forklift Driver

Location: Cradley Heath

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Hours: 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday – Friday / 1.30pm – 10.00pm Monday – Thursday - 2.00pm – 8.00pm Friday - rotating shift

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Driver / Overhead Crane Operator to join a busy steel manufacturing and engineering environment in Dudley.

The successful candidate will have previous experience handling steel and heavy materials, along with experience operating both a forklift and overhead crane.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

The Role

As a Forklift Driver / Overhead Crane Operator,

you will be responsible for the safe movement, loading and unloading of steel, raw materials and finished products around the site.

Duties will include:

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently

• Operating an overhead crane to lift, move and position steel and heavy materials

• Loading and unloading steel, sheet metal and other heavy materials

• Moving raw materials and finished products around the factory

• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles

• Supplying production areas with steel and materials as required

• Storing steel and materials safely within designated areas

• Using lifting equipment and attachments safely

• Carrying out daily forklift and lifting equipment checks

• Working closely with production and manufacturing teams

• Completing relevant paperwork and stock movements

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

• Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Forklift Driver, FLT Driver, Counterbalance Driver or Materials Handler

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

• Previous experience operating an overhead crane

• Experience handling steel, sheet metal or other heavy materials

• Previous experience within a steel, manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or industrial environment

• Confident operating forklifts around heavy and oversized materials

• Experience loading and unloading steel and other industrial products

• Good understanding of safe lifting and material handling procedures

• Strong awareness of workplace Health & Safety

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy team

What We Offer

• £14.50 per hour

• Hours: 6.00am – 2.00pm Monday – Friday / 1.30pm – 10.00pm Monday – Thursday - 2.00pm – 8.00pm Friday - rotating shift

• Day shift

• Temporary to permanent opportunity

• Weekly pay

• Long-term ongoing work

• Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position

• Support from the Pertemps recruitment team

Apply today if you have experience as a Forklift Driver, FLT Driver, Counterbalance Driver or Overhead Crane Operator and have previous experience handling steel within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment