Crane Yard Coordinator

Mantis Cranes; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantis Cranes is seeking a reliable Crane Yard Coordinator to join the Bedford team. The role focuses on the safe movement, loading, unloading and preparation of cranes and related components within the yard.

Strong planning, organisation and communication skills are essential for daily yard movements and safe operations. Key duties include operating a telehandler, assisting with lift plans, loading and unloading equipment, and coordinating with transport, operations, and engineering teams to

Qualifications

• Hands-on role requiring planning, organisation and communication.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and lift plans.
• Reliable, safety-focused approach to yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a telehandler for lifting and moving equipment and materials.
• Assist with lifting operations involving cranes in accordance with lift plans and company procedures.
• Load and unload cranes, counterweights, and associated equipment from transport vehicles.
• Carry out axle changes and assist with crane mobilisation and demobilisation activities.
• Maintain high standards of yard housekeeping and ensure work areas remain clean, safe, and organised.
• Conduct pre-use inspections of plant and equipment.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Work closely with transport, operations, and engineering teams to ensure efficient yard operations.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Communication

Safety-conscious

Tools

Telehandler

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Crane Yard Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe movement, loading, unloading, and preparation of cranes, equipment, and associated components within the yard. This is a hands-on role requiring excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills., Plan, organise, and coordinate daily yard movements.

• Safely operate a telehandler for lifting and moving equipment and materials.
• Assist with lifting operations involving cranes in accordance with lift plans and company procedures.
• Load and unload cranes, counterweights, and associated equipment from transport vehicles.
• Carry out axle changes and assist with crane mobilisation and demobilisation activities.
• Maintain high standards of yard housekeeping and ensure work areas remain clean, safe, and organised.
• Conduct pre-use inspections of plant and equipment.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Work closely with transport, operations, and engineering teams to ensure efficient yard operations.