Forge Crane Despatch Operator

Title of Supervisor – Department Manager

Next Level Supervisor – Production Director

Location – GFM

Grade – 4

Shift – 15s


Job Summary

Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the crane driving, slinging duties, despatch
operations within the GFM department.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Overhead (Cab) crane driving in the GFM forge and Heat treatment departments.

• Pendant/remote driving in the GFM forge and Heat treatment departments.

• Slinging duties in the GFM forge and Heat treatment departments.

• General Housekeeping duties.

• Loading and unloading of material using crane and forklift truck.

• Despatching of material from the GFM department with relevant paperwork.

• Receipt inspection of incoming material and completing material inspection
documentation for sub-contract work.

• Entering information onto the SFDC computer system.

• Assisting with heat treatment operations within the GFM.

• Perform pre-shift crane checks.

• Generate STOP cards.


Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Desirable Requirements:

• 5 GCSE’s A-C. Employees without these qualifications but who can demonstrate relevant
industrial knowledge and experience will be considered.


Demonstrable Experience of:

• Development/Improvement activities.

• Application of training.

• Positive attitude to safety & quality.


Qualities & Attributes

• Willingness to work as a team & share knowledge.

• Acceptance of accountability and responsibility.

• Personal discipline to apply the requirements and accepted standards.

• Pride in the workplace.

• Exemplary level of timekeeping and attendance.