Crane Banksman

Randstad Construction and Property; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Crane Banksman to join a long-term energy infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. This role requires strong experience in coordinating heavy lifts in challenging terrain. Key responsibilities include directing lifting operations, ensuring load security, and maintaining safety compliance. Applicants need valid CPCS or NPORS tickets and a CSCS Card. This full-time position offers a competitive rate and a structured work rotation of 11 days on, 3 days off.

Qualifications

• Proven recent experience in heavy structural or civil lifting operations.
• Experience in challenging terrain, preferably on wind farm or utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Directing all crane, excavator, and telehandler lifting operations on-site.
• Ensuring all lifts are executed according to approved lifting plans.
• Maintaining communication with the Crane Operator and ground crew.

Skills

Load Security

Communication

Lift Coordination

Safety & Compliance

Education

Valid CPCS or NPORS Slinger/Signaller ticket

Valid CSCS Card

Job description

Crane Banksman (Isle of Skye)

The Project: Multi-million Overhead Line Installation (Tier 1 Contractor / Specialist Subcontractor)

Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland (Accommodation Paid)

Rate: £24.05 per hour (CIS)

Rotaa: 11 days on, 3 days off

Start Date: February 2026

Duration: Long-Term Ongoing Contract (Expected 2-3 Years)

The Role:

We are urgently seeking a highly reliable and safety-focused Crane Banksman to join a critical long-term energy infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. The work involves complex, heavy lifts in challenging, uneven terrain for the installation of concrete pads and large transmission tower components.

You will be instrumental in ensuring the safe and precise coordination of lifting operations, providing signals to crane and plant operators in line with the detailed lifting plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lift Coordination: Directing all crane, excavator, and telehandler lifting operations on site using clear and correct signals (hand and radio).
• Load Security: Selecting, inspecting, and using appropriate lifting gear to securely attach loads, acting as the certified Slinger.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all lifts are executed strictly according to approved lifting plans, method statements, and current legislation.
• Communication: Maintaining clear and constant communication with the Crane Operator and the ground crew, especially when visibility is restricted.

Requirements:

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Slinger/Signaller ticket (required).
• Valid CSCS Card (required).
• Essential: Proven recent experience in heavy structural or civil lifting operations, ideally involving challenging terrain, wind farm, or utility infrastructure.
• Must be able to commit to the structured 11-on, 3-off rotation starting in February.

TO APPLY:

If you are a dependable, highly safety-conscious Crane Banksman looking for a long-term role on a landmark project, please send your CV and copies of your tickets to

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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