Mobile Crane Operator

TN United Kingdom; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading crane company as a Mobile Crane Operator in Great Yarmouth! This role is vital in providing high-quality lifting services while ensuring the utmost safety for all involved. You will work with a dedicated team, following strict safety protocols and road regulations, while enjoying benefits like guaranteed rate increases and generous annual leave. If you have a passion for safe operations and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed Rate Increases

24 Days Annual Leave

Group Life Assurance

Pension Contributions

Online Access to Payslips

Qualifications

• Must have a full driver's license and HGV Class C license.
• Experience in operating mobile cranes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality lifting services ensuring safety is prioritized.
• Adhere to road traffic regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.

Skills

Safe Working Practices

Customer Service

Knowledge of Road Traffic Regulations

Education

Full Drivers Licence

HGV Class C Licence

In-date Blue CPCS Card

Job description

Great Yarmouth Crane operators Permanent

Mobile Crane Operator (Great Yarmouth)

Ainscough Crane Hire in Great Yarmouth is looking for a CPCS Blue Card Mobile Crane Operator to join their successful team, in the coming weeks.

Benefits for a Mobile Crane Operator

• Guaranteed rate increases in September 2024
• 24 days annual leave plus an additional day at 2 years service and 5 years service and every 5 years after
• Group life assurance 2 x basic salary
• Pension 4% employer 5% employees
• Online access to payslips, book and view holidays and personal info
• Access to the Ainscough Advantage (People Value) benefits platform

Ainscough Crane Hire are the UK's leading crane company.

Based across 30 locations, our dedicated team of experts are passionate about delivering projects on time, to budget, and, most importantly, to the highest possible standard of safety. Our industry-recognised 'Make the Safe Choice' ethos is at our core and underpins every single thing we do, from contract lifts and crane hire to specialist projects for customers.

Our reputation as a market leader is not just a result of our expansive fleet and comprehensive network of locations across the UK, but is also derived from the workplace culture that allows our team to perform their duties with passion and pride.

Job Purpose/Objectives of a Mobile Crane Operator

To provide a high-quality lifting service to our customers ensuring priority is given to the safety of employees, customers, and the public.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities of a Mobile Crane Operator

• Work to manufacturer’s instructions at all times.
• Adhere to road traffic regulations.
• Ensure PPE is worn at all appropriate times.
• Conversant with the correct use of outriggers and aware they should be used on level ground.
• Set and check the functioning of the rated capacity limiter and rated capacity indicator.
• Perform the correct use of manual handling, e.g., Outrigger Pans.
• Liaise with Site Manager/Project Manager upon arrival on site.
• Be able to resist pressures from other persons to carry out unsafe operations.
• Able to assimilate and apply information contained in reports and duty charts relating to the range of duties and safe use of the crane.
• Be aware of the effects of wind and other climatic effects on the crane and load.
• Able to take action to avoid dangerous situations, including stopping operations.
• Operate fire suppressant equipment, if fitted.
• Access and depart the crane by safe use of ladders and grab rails.
• Carry out training on specific models of crane, become familiar with rigging and maintenance procedures, and be conversant with all crane documentation.
• Continually seek to improve the way in which the role operates within the business to achieve its objectives.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge/Experience for a Mobile Crane Operator

• Full Drivers Licence
• HGV Class C Licence
• In-date Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation
• Previous experience operating mobile cranes
• Knowledge of the effects of wind and other climatic conditions on the crane and load
• Strong knowledge of road traffic regulations

Skills/Abilities

• Display safe working practices
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to ACH customers