Trainee Wire Rope Operator

Certex UK have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Trainee Wire Rope Operator to join our Industrial Products Team based in Harworth (DN11 8RY), near Doncaster.

The purpose of the role is to assist in the production and assembly of lifting equipment and wire rope products, gaining practical experience across a range of mechanical splicing and rope termination processes. This trainee role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in a hands-on manufacturing environment, with full training provided.

Working hours will be 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 16:00 on Friday. 

The successful applicant will be part of our Lifting Solutions Group, the largest lifting organisation in Europe, comprising of 22 companies with over 100 locations Worldwide including the USA, Australia, and Taiwan.

Certex UK is committed to providing a working environment in which all our employees are able to realise their full potential and to contribute to our business success by providing equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation.

Key Responsibilities:

Assembly & Production of Wire Rope Equipment:

• Turnback Eye Splicer: Convert bulk steel wire rope (SWR) into finished assemblies using turnback eye techniques, as per works order instructions;
• MCC Operator: Measure, cut, and coil SWR accurately to prepare rope for further processing;
• White Metal & Resin Socketer: Terminate wire rope ends by fitting sockets using either white metal or resin, in line with quality and safety standards;
• Flemish Eye Splicer: Prepare and apply Flemish eye terminations, as specified in work orders.

General Workshop Duties:

• Safely operate workshop machinery and manual handling equipment;
• Maintain a clean and organised working area;
• Assist with loading/unloading and movement of materials (including forklift use);
• Follow all health & safety procedures.

Key Skills:

• No prior experience required – a willingness to learn is essential;
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when measuring and assembling components;
• A team player with a proactive, hands-on approach;
• Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial/production environment;
• Customer-focused mindset with pride in quality workmanship.

Training & Development:

• Full training provided
• Forklift licence (B1/B2) if not already held.
• Overhead Crane
• Slinging and lifting
• Progression to qualified Multi-skilled Wire Rope Operator upon successful training and performance.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Forklift licence (B1/B2) – advantageous, but training will be provided;
• Previous workshop or manual handling experience is beneficial but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus statutory bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (after 2 years' service)
• 4x salary death in service life insurance benefit
  
• Contributory pension scheme paid through salary sacrifice
• Free on-site parking

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is Friday 14 November however we reserve to right to close this posting early or when a number of suitable applications have been received. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

About Us:

Certex UK belongs to the Lifting Solutions Group within Axel Johnson International, which comprises more than 200 companies and employs 5,700 individuals in 34 countries. Axel Johnson International is in turn part of Axel Johnson, a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally.

Axel Johnson has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasising sustainable progress and collaboration. The focus lies on the acquisition and development of companies specialising in technical components and industrial solutions.