Steel Yard Improver / Labourer – Overhead Crane Operator
CV-LibraryWinsford, Cheshire West and ChestertemporaryPosted: 19 June 2026
Apply NowA leading structural steel company based in Winsford is looking for an experienced Steel Yard Improver / Labourer with Overhead Crane Operating experience to join their busy yard team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with experience working in a steel fabrication or engineering environment.
Duties will include:
* Loading and unloading structural steel materials
* Operating overhead cranes safely and efficiently
* Moving and organising steel stock within the yard
* Preparing steel for fabrication and dispatch
* General yard duties including housekeeping and material handling
* Supporting the wider production team to ensure smooth operations
* Following all site health and safety procedures
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience working within a steel yard, fabrication, engineering, or manufacturing environment
* Experience operating overhead cranes (essential)
* Good understanding of manual handling and safe working practices
* A strong work ethic with good attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:45 – 16:45
Friday: 07:45 – 12:45
Total hours: 39 hours per week
Pay Rate:
Basic Rate: £19.04 per hour
Overtime Rate: £25.93 per hour (after 39 hours worked)
Payment method: CIS or Umbrella only
This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with experience working in a steel fabrication or engineering environment.
Duties will include:
* Loading and unloading structural steel materials
* Operating overhead cranes safely and efficiently
* Moving and organising steel stock within the yard
* Preparing steel for fabrication and dispatch
* General yard duties including housekeeping and material handling
* Supporting the wider production team to ensure smooth operations
* Following all site health and safety procedures
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience working within a steel yard, fabrication, engineering, or manufacturing environment
* Experience operating overhead cranes (essential)
* Good understanding of manual handling and safe working practices
* A strong work ethic with good attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:45 – 16:45
Friday: 07:45 – 12:45
Total hours: 39 hours per week
Pay Rate:
Basic Rate: £19.04 per hour
Overtime Rate: £25.93 per hour (after 39 hours worked)
Payment method: CIS or Umbrella only