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Overhead crane operator

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • A leading manufacturing company in the worldwide energy market is seeking a material handler.
  • The role requires hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and a counterbalance FLT certification for up to 7 tonnes.
  • Candidates should have a full driving license and experience with overhead cranes and lifting slinging.
  • The salary for this position is negotiable, and the company offers 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience is preferred, along with a flexible approach to work hours.

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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.