Job Description
Job Information
Job Title
Steel Handler
Department
Hannon Steel
Reports To
Warehouse Supervisor
Location
Templepatrick, Northern Ireland
Salary Range
£16 per hour
Shift Pattern
Typical hours:
Monday to Thursday 4pm to 1am
Friday 3pm to 11.00pm
Occasional overtime as required to meet customer demand.
Job Purpose
The Steel Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, and storage of steel products within our yard and warehouse operations. This role ensures materials are accurately prepared and delivered to meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and operational efficiency.
Additional supervisory duties may be available depending on your experience (at supervisory rate per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
Material Handling
- Load, unload, and move steel using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment
- Follow all safety protocols during material handling
Order Picking & Preparation
- Accurately select and prepare steel sections, plates, and profiles according to customer orders and cutting lists
- Inspect materials for damage, correct identification, and conformance to order specifications
Storage & Organisation
- Ensure stock is stored safely and logically within designated areas
- Maintain yard and warehouse tidiness and organisation
Equipment Checks & Maintenance
- Conduct pre-use checks on cranes, forklifts, and lifting gear
- Report defects or maintenance issues promptly
Safety Compliance
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including PPE usage, load securing, and manual handling best practices
- Promote a culture of safety within the warehouse and yard
Documentation & Reporting
- Complete delivery notes, stock movement forms, and system entries accurately
- Support administrative tasks related to materials handling and dispatch
Teamwork & Coordination
- Work closely with drivers, machine operators, and office staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely dispatch of orders
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse and yard
Housekeeping & Quality Control
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in accordance with company standards
Knowledge, skills and experience required
Essential
- Previous experience handling steel or heavy materials in an industrial, warehouse, or fabrication environment
- Competent in operating overhead cranes and/or counterbalance forklifts (certification desirable)
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
- Ability to read and interpret basic job sheets
- Physically fit and capable of manual work in a busy yard environment
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
Desirable
- Experience in a steel stockholding or fabrication company
- Slinger/Signaller training or experience working with lifting accessories
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and safety-focused
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Team player with good communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable to operational needs
Why join Hannon Steel
- Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and growth
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate
Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon may adapt duties as deemed necessary.
Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
