Castle Employment Group
Materials Handler
Materials Handler at Castle Employment Group, based in West Yorkshire. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- West Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
Reference V-211810
About the role
Materials Handler / Steel Handling Operative
Location: Leeds, York, Wetherby Area
Salary: £14.60 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7am to 4.45pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The OpportunityCastle Employment Group is recruiting a Materials Handler to join an established structural steel manufacturing business in the Leeds, York and Wetherby area.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in heavy manufacturing, steel handling or fabrication environments who is confident using overhead cranes and moving large steel components.
You'll play an important role in keeping materials moving safely and efficiently through a busy production facility.
What's on Offer?
Interested?If you've worked in steel handling, fabrication or heavy manufacturing and are looking for a permanent opportunity with a 4-day working week, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and Castle Employment Group will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.
Location: Leeds, York, Wetherby Area
Salary: £14.60 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7am to 4.45pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The OpportunityCastle Employment Group is recruiting a Materials Handler to join an established structural steel manufacturing business in the Leeds, York and Wetherby area.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in heavy manufacturing, steel handling or fabrication environments who is confident using overhead cranes and moving large steel components.
You'll play an important role in keeping materials moving safely and efficiently through a busy production facility.
What's on Offer?
- £14.60 per hour
- 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday
- 3-day weekend every week
- Overtime opportunities
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Long-term progression opportunities
- Established manufacturing environment
- Operating overhead cranes to move structural steel beams and sections
- Using crane-mounted electromagnets to safely lift and position steel materials
- Loading and unloading steel components between production areas
- Handling large and heavy steel sections safely
- Organising and positioning materials ready for the next stage of production
- Supporting the movement of materials between cutting, shot blasting and fabrication departments
- Carrying out equipment checks before use
- Ensuring correct material handling and lifting procedures are followed
- Maintaining production flow and meeting manufacturing schedules
- Keeping work areas safe, clean and organised
- Previous overhead crane operating experience is essential
- Experience handling large or heavy steel components
- Background in structural steel, fabrication or heavy manufacturing would be advantageous
- Confident using lifting equipment and following safe handling procedures
- Understanding of safe lifting practices and workshop health and safety
- Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Good attention to detail when moving and positioning materials
- Flexible approach to overtime when required
Interested?If you've worked in steel handling, fabrication or heavy manufacturing and are looking for a permanent opportunity with a 4-day working week, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and Castle Employment Group will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.
Reference: V-211810 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Castle Employment Group
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