Crane Supervisor - Newhaven

Fawkes and Reece; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major marine project

Immediate start available

Competitive rate

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an experienced Crane Supervisor to lead crane operations on a major marine construction project in Newhaven. You will supervise lifting activities, ensure compliance with lift plans, and coordinate crane operators, banksmen and other lifting staff.

Applicants should have proven experience in large crane operations (100-ton+) and relevant certification, with a strong focus on safety and site documentation. Immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Crane Supervisor on construction/marine/heavy lifting projects.
• Experience supervising large crane operations 100-ton+ capacity.
• Relevant Crane Supervisor / Appointed Person or lifting supervision qualifications as required for the role.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations, lift plans and site safety.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy site team.
• Relevant CSCS/CPCS/NPORS or equivalent certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crane and lifting operations on a busy marine construction project.
• Ensure lifting operations are carried out safely and in accordance with approved lift plans.
• Coordinate crane operators, banksmen/signallers and other lifting personnel.
• Ensure lifting equipment and accessories are suitable and properly inspected.
• Liaise with site management, lifting teams and other contractors.
• Monitor exclusion zones and maintain safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety requirements.
• Report any issues or unsafe practices to site management.
• Maintain accurate lifting and site documentation.

Skills

Crane supervision

Lifting operations

Coordination

Communication

Education

Crane Supervisor / Appointed Person certificate

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Crane Supervisor to join a marine construction project in Newhaven.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise crane and lifting operations on a busy marine construction project.
• Ensure lifting operations are carried out safely and in accordance with approved lift plans.
• Coordinate crane operators, banksmen/signallers and other lifting personnel.
• Ensure lifting equipment and accessories are suitable and properly inspected.
• Liaise with site management, lifting teams and other contractors.
• Monitor exclusion zones and maintain safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health & safety requirements.
• Report any issues or unsafe practices to site management.
• Maintain accurate lifting and site documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Crane Supervisor on construction, marine or heavy lifting projects.
• Experience supervising large crane operations, ideally 100-ton+ capacity.
• Relevant Crane Supervisor / Appointed Person or lifting supervision qualifications as required for the role.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations, lift plans and site safety.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy site team.
• Relevant CSCS/CPCS/NPORS or equivalent certification where applicable.

What We Offer

• £25.00 per hour
• 6-month contract
• Work on a major marine construction project
• 130-ton crane operations
• Immediate start available for the right candidate