360° Crane/Grab Operator - Cliftongrade Ltd
Job Posted: 22 October 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Competitive
- Industries: Logistics & Transport Automotive Construction and Labour Miscellaneous
Job Start Date: Immediate
360° Crane/Grab Operator
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced 360 crane operator with a grab attachment, for the sortation and processing of scrap metal and scrap vehicles.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Operating a Terex Fuchs 350F wheeled material handler with grab
- Operating a Hyundai HX235A tracked excavator with Powerhand attachment
- Operating a Lefort shear baler via remote control from the crane cab
- Loading and unloading of lorries
- Sortation and processing of incoming loads of scrap metal
- Maintenance of equipment and daily checks
- Keeping all plant clean and tidy
- General yard duties including general labouring
- Adhere to all site health and safety policies
Skills required
- Desirable to have a minimum of two years experience of 360 crane operations
- 360 crane operators ticket (NPORS, RIPOTS or equivalent) preferred
- Must have good operational understanding of plant machinery used (training given)
- Knowledge of metal grades would be an advantage
- Previous use of grab attachments (free swing or selector grab) would be an advantage
- Reliable and punctual
The successful applicant must have a positive attitude, be health and safety conscious, be a good team player and have a hands-on approach. They must also have good customer service skills and enjoy working outdoors in all conditions in an industrial environment.
Benefits
- Pay - Competitive salary depending on experience
- Hours - Full time position (Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm)
- Holiday - 28 days paid holiday entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing to 30 days after 3 years service
- Pension - Company pension scheme
- Workwear - PPE provided
- Free on site parking
