Forge Crane and Despatch Operator
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 29 July 2026
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Sheffield
Rotating shifts: 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm
Shillito Group are recruiting for a Crane and Forge Operative to join a well established heavy engineering business in Sheffield.
This is a strong opportunity for someone with crane, slinging, despatch or material handling experience who wants to build a proper long term career.
You will be working across the forge and heat treatment departments, moving large materials safely, supporting despatch operations and helping keep production running smoothly. As you build your experience, there will be opportunities to develop your skills across crane operations, heat treatment, forging and other areas of the wider manufacturing operation.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
Operating overhead cab cranes
Operating pendant and remote-controlled cranes
Carrying out slinging duties
Loading and unloading material using cranes and forklift trucks
Completing pre shift crane checks
Preparing material for despatch
Completing despatch paperwork
Inspecting incoming material
Recording inspection information for subcontract work
Updating the internal computer system
Supporting heat treatment operations
Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standardsThis is not a role where you will be left doing the same task every day. The business is keen to train and develop people who show the right attitude, giving you the chance to take on more responsibility and progress into more skilled work over time.
About you
You will ideally have experience in one or more of the following:
Overhead or pendant crane operation would be desirable
Slinging and lifting
Forklift truck operation
Despatch or material handling
Heavy engineering, steel, forging or manufacturingYou do not need to tick every box, but you will need to be reliable, safety-conscious and willing to learn.
Good timekeeping, attention to detail and pride in your work are important. You will also need to be comfortable working as part of a team and following strict safety procedures.
For someone who wants stability, further training and a genuine chance to progress, this is a very good opportunity.
To apply, send your CV to Shillito Group.
Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief
Sheffield
Rotating shifts: 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm
Shillito Group are recruiting for a Crane and Forge Operative to join a well established heavy engineering business in Sheffield.
This is a strong opportunity for someone with crane, slinging, despatch or material handling experience who wants to build a proper long term career.
You will be working across the forge and heat treatment departments, moving large materials safely, supporting despatch operations and helping keep production running smoothly. As you build your experience, there will be opportunities to develop your skills across crane operations, heat treatment, forging and other areas of the wider manufacturing operation.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
Operating overhead cab cranes
Operating pendant and remote-controlled cranes
Carrying out slinging duties
Loading and unloading material using cranes and forklift trucks
Completing pre shift crane checks
Preparing material for despatch
Completing despatch paperwork
Inspecting incoming material
Recording inspection information for subcontract work
Updating the internal computer system
Supporting heat treatment operations
Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standardsThis is not a role where you will be left doing the same task every day. The business is keen to train and develop people who show the right attitude, giving you the chance to take on more responsibility and progress into more skilled work over time.
About you
You will ideally have experience in one or more of the following:
Overhead or pendant crane operation would be desirable
Slinging and lifting
Forklift truck operation
Despatch or material handling
Heavy engineering, steel, forging or manufacturingYou do not need to tick every box, but you will need to be reliable, safety-conscious and willing to learn.
Good timekeeping, attention to detail and pride in your work are important. You will also need to be comfortable working as part of a team and following strict safety procedures.
For someone who wants stability, further training and a genuine chance to progress, this is a very good opportunity.
To apply, send your CV to Shillito Group.
Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief