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