Overhead Crane Operator

Job in Wednesbury, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70, England, UK

Listing for: People Solutions

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-18

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Forklift Operator

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18000 - 33000 GBP Yearly GBP 18000.00 33000.00 YEAR

Overhead Crane (3 shift rotation) - Wednesbury

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Overhead Crane Operator - to join our well-established client based in Wednesbury. This is a great opportunity to join a stable and supportive business on a ongoing basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression within a reputable logistics operation.

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as an OHC Operator, Crane Operator or Coil loader.

Shifts

06.00 - 14.00 Monday to Thursday
06.00 - 12.00 Friday
14.00 - 22.00 Monday to Thursday
12.00 - 18.00 Friday
22.00 - 06.00 (Monday to Thursday)
18.00 - 00.00 ( Friday)

Weekly rotation - not set shifts

Pay rate:

£13.49 am & pm
£16.18 nights
£18.88 OT 1
£24.28 OT2

Benefits

As a OHC Operator - you will receive:

Ongoing position
Weekly pay
Stable working hours
Established company
Friendly team environment

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Forklift Driver - your duties will include (but are not limited to):

Operating a counterbalance forklift truck safely
Loading and unloading machines
Manual handling of products
Supporting goods movement
Keeping the warehouse clean and organised

Essential Skills

To be successful as a OHC operator - you will need:

Overhead experience (steel industry ideally)
Comfortable with manual handling
Good reliability and work ethic
Ability to work effectively within a team
Strong attention to detail

Training Provided

Full training provided
Ongoing development support