Job Description

Job Information

Job Title

Steel Handler

Department

Warehouse & Yard Operations Hannon Steel

Reports To

Works Manager / Operations Manager

Location

Templepatrick - from January we will be moving to a new purpose built, state of the art facility in Nutts corner.

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

We are a leading steel stockholder supplying structural steel, plate, and associated products to the construction and engineering sectors across Northern Ireland. We are currently seeking a

Steel Handler

to join our warehouse team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient handling, movement, and storage of steel products within our yard and warehouse operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Material Handling:

Load, unload, and move steel using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.

Order Picking:

Accurately select and prepare steel sections, plates, and profiles according to customer orders and cutting lists.

Storage & Organisation:

Ensure stock is stored safely and logically within designated areas, maintaining yard and warehouse tidiness.

Safety Compliance:

Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of PPE, load-securement, and manual handling best practices.

Equipment Checks:

Carry out pre-use checks and report defects or maintenance issues on cranes, forklifts, and lifting gear.

Documentation:

Complete delivery notes, stock movement forms, and system entries accurately.

Teamwork:

Work closely with drivers, machine operators, and office staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely dispatch of orders.

Quality Control:

Inspect materials for damage, correct identification, and conformance to order specifications.

Housekeeping:

Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with company standards

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Essential Criteria

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). Good 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 Criteria

Experience in a steel stockholding or fabrication company. Slinger/Signaller training or experience working with lifting accessories.

Why join Hannon Steel

Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and seamless cross-border operations Be pivotal in driving the organisations continued growth strategy through technological innovation, operational efficiency and scalable digital solutions A competitive salary and 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 reserves the right to adapt duties as they deem necessary.