Trainee Lifting Operations Machine Moving
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime rates payable, Night out Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | SA12 7BR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Portacover Machinery Movements Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Trainee 26 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a person to join our team to learn all aspects of lifting, and machinery installation, including slinging and use of lifting equipment, forklift and MEWP operating. Ideally the applicant will have mechanical skills and knowledge, be hardworking, flexible and be willing to work weekends when required to meet our customer needs. The applicant would need to be a good team player.
This is a full-time permanent position based at our Port Talbot Depot.
A variety of rolls would be needed to carry out daily to strict Health and Safety procedures and RAMS including; -
• Spider crane operation
• Versalift Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Slinging and Rigging
• Jacking and skating
• Loading and unloading of customers machinery and plant
The following skills would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided for the successful applicant over time: -
• Relevant Skills & Experience within the lifting industry
• HGV C+E
• Lorry Loader Crane
• Good Mechanical Skills
• Flexibility to carry out a wide variety of tasks using our wide range of equipment
• A full UK driving License
The above would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided for the right minded individual.
Normal Hours are 07:30-16:00hrs but must be flexible for early starts and late finishes.
Please send you CV via email which is sales@portacover.co.uk
This is a full-time permanent position based at our Port Talbot Depot.
A variety of rolls would be needed to carry out daily to strict Health and Safety procedures and RAMS including; -
• Spider crane operation
• Versalift Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Slinging and Rigging
• Jacking and skating
• Loading and unloading of customers machinery and plant
The following skills would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided for the successful applicant over time: -
• Relevant Skills & Experience within the lifting industry
• HGV C+E
• Lorry Loader Crane
• Good Mechanical Skills
• Flexibility to carry out a wide variety of tasks using our wide range of equipment
• A full UK driving License
The above would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided for the right minded individual.
Normal Hours are 07:30-16:00hrs but must be flexible for early starts and late finishes.
Please send you CV via email which is sales@portacover.co.uk