Overhead crane operator

A great opportunity has arisen for a material handler to join a leading manufacturing company who supply to the worldwide energy market.

Job Description:

• Loading and unloading of various types of products utilising the overhead crane
• Transporting and processing various materials across two sites using FLT and Company van
• Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related the role
• Quality inspection of colleague's output
• Maximise the uptime of operations by delivering materials in a timely manner * Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems shortages or equipment breakdown
• Opening of crates/unloading containers/removing wood and nails

Beneficial Skills / Experience:

• Hands-on experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential
• Counterbalance FLT essential to 7 tonnes
• Full driving licence
• Overhead crane/lifting slinging
• Experience working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is desirable
• The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings is desirable
• Role suitable for those who thrive in active, physical task environment
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working collaboratively with other operations personnel
• Ideally experience working within a continuous improvement environment
• 'Can do' attitude with the ability to work unsupervised using own initiative
• Flexible approach with hours and a willingness to work across other areas of the business
• Good attention to detail

Additional Details:

• Salary negotiable
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Profit Share Scheme (paid quarterly)
• Two paid breaks
• Nine-day fortnight (37.5 hrs) Every other Friday off
• Superb canteen facility
• 3 x salary death in service
• Healthcare scheme and wellbeing scheme
• 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave
• Pension
• EV Scheme and on-site chargers
• Parking on site