Overhead Crane Operator

Extra £1000 for every successful 3 month period, £120 Weekly travel allowance, frequent overtime, access to the on-site gym & canteen, 33 holidays (pro-rata), overtime paid at 150% and the opportunity to work on impressive projects & products are just a few of the perks that the Overhead Crane Operator will enjoy whilst working with this impressive manufacturing business.This award-winning organisation was recently ranked as one the top 25 Engineering employers world-wide.

Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation, and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.Their UK flagship facility is based in LEEDS, just a few miles from the M1 & M62 motorways, meaning that the successful Overhead Crane Operator can easily commute from Wakefield, Bradford, Selby, Castleford, Pontefract, Huddersfield, Wetherby and Harrogate.Responsibilities of the Overhead Crane Operator will include:

Assisting with the movement of components, parts and assemblies across the factory as per production schedules and needs
Assisting with the creation of bespoke lift plans
Loading and unloading vehicles & transport

For the Overhead Crane Operator position, we are keen to hear from individuals who possess the following:

Previous experience operating overhead cranes within a manufacturing or engineering environment
A valid Counterbalance FLT license (RTITB or ITSAR)
IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Previous experience creating lifting plans

Working Hours of the Overhead Crane Operator: 37 Per week spread across a day shift pattern:

Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 15:30


Friday – 07:00 to 12:30

In return, the Overhead Crane Operator will receive:

Pay Rates: Up to: PAYE: £20.00 / UMBRELLA PAYE: £26.46 – depending on experience & ability
Incentive Payment: £1,000.00 for every successful 3 month period worked
Overtime: Frequently available paid at time & a half and double time (Sundays only)
Travel Allowance: £120 Weekly payment for individuals based over 50 miles from the Leeds facility
Holiday Allowance: 33 Days (PAYE)
Assignment Duration: 12 Months – potential to earn a permanent position but not guaranteed

To apply for the Overhead Crane Operator position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV.

Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.