Steel Handler

Job Description Job Information Job Title Steel Handler Department Hannon Steel Reports To Warehouse Supervisor Location 50 Nutts Corner, Northern Ireland Salary Range £16 per hour Shift Pattern Typical hours: Tuesday to Friday 11am-11pm 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. 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 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 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) 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…