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Overhead Crane Operator

Posted a month ago

  • Beeston Park Side, West Yorkshire
  • Temporary
  • £1000 Every 3 months + Overtime
  • £20 to £26.46 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expired - 8 days ago

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.

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