Crane Operator

Date: 2026-09-10T16:19:25

Location: Brierley Hill, West Midlands, GB, DY5 2

Contract Type: Contract, Temporary

End Date: 2026-10-08T16:45:21.457

Rate: £16.39 per hour

Job Description

Are you familiar with the Heavy Industry environment? Are you keen to develop new skills in an 'all training provided' role? Are you based in or around Dudley? We have a Crane Operator position available within Tata Steel's Round Oak site. This railway freight terminal transports steel products on behalf of Tata Steel Europe.

The successful applicant will be an individual who doesn't mind working outdoors, can work independently, and also thrives in a Heavy Industry environment.

Role Details

Position: Crane Operator
Location: Round Oak Rail terminal, The Gateway, Pedmore Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LJ
Rate: £13.11 per hour with 25% shift allowance, total £16.39 per hour
Contract Length: 6 months initially with the view to extend
Start: ASAP, pending successful medical, including drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy industrial cranes to load, unload, and manoeuvre steel products across the rail freight terminal
Assist with the movement and positioning of steel cargo to and from rail wagons and logistics vehicles
Adhere strictly to Tata Steel site health and safety protocols, following operational guidelines at all times
Perform daily checks on crane machinery and lifting tackle
Report any defects or safety hazards immediately
Carry out manual handling duties and material movement outdoors across all weather conditions
Work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating effectively with the wider rail freight team to keep operations running smoothly

Essential Requirements

Comfortable working outdoors in a heavy industrial, fast-paced environment
Highly safety-conscious with good knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
Willingness to learn — no direct crane experience required, as full training will be provided
Access to own vehicle and UK Driving Licence
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good IT literacy

Benefits

Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
35 days paid holiday per annum, including bank holidays
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Free access to Health and Well-being resources for physical, mental, and financial health support

Application Information

If this role sounds interesting, apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: right to work check, medical check, and reference check.

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Are you familiar with the Heavy Industry environment? Are you keen to develop new skills in an 'all training provided' role? Are you based in or around Dudley? We have a Crane Operator position available within Tata steels Round Oak site. This railway freight terminal transports steel products on behalf of Tata steel Europe. The successful applicant will be an individual who doesn't mind working outdoors, can work independently and also thrives in a Heavy Industry environment. Role: Crane Operator Location: Round Oak Rail terminal, The Gateway, Pedmore Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LJ Rate: £13.11ph. With 25% shift allowance, £16.39ph Contract length: 6 months initially with the view to extend Start: ASAP, but pending the successful completion of a medical, which does include a drug and alcohol test Responsibilities:

Safely operate heavy industrial cranes to load, unload, and manoeuvrer steel products across the rail freight terminal Assist with the movement and
Adhere strictly to Tata Steel site health and safety protocols, following operational guidelines at all times Perform daily checks on crane machinery and lifting tackle report any defects or safety hazards immediately Carry out manual handling duties and material movement outdoors across all weather conditions Work independently on assigned tasks while coordinating effectively with the wider rail freight team to keep operations running smoothly Essential requirements: Comfortable working outdoors in a heavy industrial, fast-paced environment Highly safety-conscious with good knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation Willingness to learn-no direct crane experience required, as full training will be provided (Due to the nature of the environment and shifts) Access to own vehicle and UK Driving Licence Good level of verbal and written communication skill Good level of IT literacy
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role 35 days paid holiday per annum, including bank holidays Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend Opportunity for progression into permanent roles Free access to Health and Well-being resources for physical, mental and financial health support Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check

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