Forklift Driver

Kates Hill Source: WhatJobs

£13.09 per hour

Pertemps Dudley Industrial seeks a Forklift Driver for a full-time, temp-to-perm role in Cradley. Pay is £13.09 hourly, working Monday to Friday, 8am until 4pm. The successful applicant will handle steel and heavy materials within a manufacturing setting, operating both a counterbalance truck and an overhead crane. Duties cover safe movement, loading and unloading of raw stock plus completed goods across the site. Previous experience with metal fabrication or engineering is beneficial. Strong awareness of health and safety rules, alongside reliable timekeeping, remains essential. Permanent placement may follow a satisfactory trial period.

Forklift Driver / Overhead Crane Operator Location: Cradley Heath Salary: £13.09 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm 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

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

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