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 skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Good attention to detail and spatial awareness
Reliable, punctual, and flexible with shift work
Ability to work at heights and in an industrial environment
Previous experience within manufacturing, production, plant operations, recycling, or similar environments would be advantageous