Mobile Crane Operator

Ainscough Crane Hire Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading crane company as a Mobile Crane Operator, where safety and quality service are paramount. This role involves operating mobile cranes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent service to clients. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering projects on time and to the highest standards. With a focus on safety and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a reputable company. If you have the required qualifications and a passion for safe operations, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed rate increases

24 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Pension plan

Online access to payslips

Access to benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Blue CPCS card and HGV Class C Licence.
• Experience with mobile cranes and knowledge of road traffic regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality lifting service while ensuring safety at all times.
• Adhere to manufacturer’s instructions and road traffic regulations.

Skills

Safe working practices

Customer service

Knowledge of road traffic regulations

Manual handling

Education

Full Drivers Licence

HGV Class C Licence

Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation

Experience operating mobile cranes

Tools

Mobile crane

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Fire suppressant equipment

Job description

Mobile Crane Operator (Ipswich)

Ainscough Crane Hire in Ipswich are 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, 5 years, and 10 years of service
• Group life assurance 2 x basic salary
• Pension 4% employer, 5% employee
• 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 is 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 everything 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 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.
• Be 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, i.e., 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