Mobile Crane Operator

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Class 1 Crane Operator to join a fantastic business in Barnsley. The role involves operating all-terrain mobile telescopic cranes and requires a Blue CPCS card and a valid HGV Class 2 Licence. The ideal candidate will have experience and must be able to pass a safety critical work medical. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including overtime and training opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime paid at time and a half

Double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must pass mobile crane operator safety critical work medical.
• Previous experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an all-terrain mobile telescopic crane.
• Drive the crane from the depot to the site.
• Set up the crane as per manufacturers' operating manual.
• Communicate with onsite slinger/signallers using radios or hand signals.
• Complete operator timesheet for hires.
• Perform pre-operational checks on the machine.
• Carry out routine maintenance with depot engineer.

Skills

Blue CPCS card for Mobile Cranes

HGV Class 2 Licence

Experience operating mobile telescopic cranes

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are working in partnership with a fantastic business to recruit a Class 1 Crane Operator to join their team in Barnsley on a permanent basis.

A Mobile Crane Driver is responsible for operating an all-terrain mobile telescopic to lift, move, position, and reposition loads as required by the customer.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate an all-terrain mobile telescopic crane.
• Drive the crane from the depot and arrive on the requested site at the time of request.
• Set up the crane as per the relevant machine manufacturers' operating manual.
• Operate the crane via communications from onsite slinger/signallers' utilising 2-way radios or hand signals.
• Fit fly-jib as required by the customer and remove on completion of relevant lifts for stowing on machine.
• Complete operator timesheet relevant to the requested hire.
• Carry out pre-operational checks on machine as required via company policy and complete company documentation identifying any issues arising from those checks.
• Complete routine maintenance as required with the assistance of the depot crane engineer as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Blue CPCS card for Mobile Cranes (red card accepted).
• A valid HGV Class 2 Licence.
• Must be able to pass a mobile crane operator safety critical work medical.
• Previous experience operating all terrain mobile telescopic cranes.

Important Information

Location: Barnsley and surrounding area

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (£13 to £18 per hour DOE)

Working hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days with occasional overnight stays

Benefits: Overtime paid at time and a half over 40 hours and double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays, Enhanced Pension, Ongoing training and development