Crane Operator

Location: Knaresborough, HG5
Pay Rate: £15.23 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Shift Pattern: 12-hour day and night shifts
We are currently recruiting for a Crane Operator to join a busy waste recovery and processing site based in Knaresborough.
Full training will be provided, so previous overhead crane experience is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with plant, production, manufacturing, warehouse, recycling, or heavy industrial experience looking to develop new skills in a long-term role.
This position involves working a favourable 35-day shift cycle, consisting of 14 working days and 21 non-working days.
Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out daily safety and operational checks on machinery
• Operating overhead grab cranes safely and efficiently
• Moving and loading materials around the site
• Working closely with operational teams to maintain plant performance
• Reporting faults and assisting with minor maintenance tasks
• Maintaining accurate operational records and shift handovers
• Supporting maintenance teams and service engineers when required
• Ensuring high standards of housekeeping and site safety

Skills and Experience:

Strong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to remain calm under pressureGood attention to detail and spatial awarenessReliable, punctual, and flexible with shift workAbility to work at heights and in an industrial environmentPrevious experience within manufacturing, production, plant operations, recycling, or similar environments would be advantageous