Side Loader Operator

Side Loader Operator

Salary based on skills and experience

Brighouse, Huddersfield HD6

Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 7.15am to 4.00pm
• Friday: 7.15am to 2.30pm
• Optional Saturday overtime, approximately 1 in 4

We are an established, family-run manufacturer with around 35 years' experience in the steel industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a side loader forklift to move materials within the yard, warehouse, or facility.
• Load and unload vehicles or storage racks, following FSL loading guidelines.
• Transport long or oversized materials efficiently in tight or narrow spaces.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of the sideloader equipment and report any issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of movements, loads, and inventory when required.
• Follow all safety rules, traffic guidelines, and handling procedures.
• Assist with general warehouse or yard duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, and team members.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organised, and hazard-free.

Required Qualifications

• Category C1: Sideloaders with a lift capacity up to and including 5,000kg.
• Category C2: Sideloaders with a lift capacity over 5,000kg ...