Overhead Crane Operative

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and motivated Overhead Crane Operative on a temp to perm basis to join our client based in Middlesbrough

The successful candidate will have experience of working within heavy engineering and also hold a Counterbalance FLT license

This hands‑on role is vital to ensuring the safe and efficient movement of steel and finished parts throughout the site, supporting production and dispatch activities.

Job duties

Loading and unloading vehicles safely
Pre‑picking steel plate for production and moving materials to and from stock and machinery
Operating remote‑controlled overhead cranes to move steel plates and finished components
Moving produced parts to dispatch and preparing them for shipment
Supplying steel plates to machine operators as required
Marking incoming steel with unique identification and coding offcuts returned to stock
Assisting with burning scrap skeletons using oxy‑fuel burning torches
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across work areas
Ensuring safe use of machinery and strict adherence to health & safety standards
Supporting other duties as required as and when required

Please note due to license restrictions, we are only able to accept valid certificates for the Overhead Crane, though inhouse tickets for the Counterbalance will be considered

Hours