Mobile Crane Operator

Ainscough Crane Hire; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus additional days

Group life assurance

Pension scheme

Online access to personal information

Job summary

Ainscough Crane Hire is seeking a Mobile Crane Operator in Southampton to provide a high-quality lifting service while ensuring safety for employees, customers, and the public. Candidates must possess a valid Full Driver's Licence, HGV Class C Licence, and a current Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation.

The role includes responsibilities such as adhering to road traffic regulations, ensuring the use of PPE, and collaborating with site management. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Full Driver's Licence.
• Hold an HGV Class C Licence.
• Hold a current Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation.
• Demonstrated experience in operating mobile cranes.
• Knowledge of effects of wind on crane operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality lifting service.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions and road traffic regulations.
• Ensure use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Liaise with Site Manager/Project Manager.
• Take appropriate action to avoid dangerous situations.

Skills

Safe working practices

Friendly client service

Education

Full Driver's Licence

HGV Class C Licence

Current Blue CPCS card

Experience operating mobile cranes

Job description

Mobile Crane Operator (Southampton)

Ainscough Crane Hire are looking for CPCS Blue Card Mobile Crane Operators to join their team.

Benefits for a Mobile Crane Operator

• 24 days annual leave plus an additional day at 2 years service, 5 years service and every 5 years thereafter
• 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 benefits platform

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 e.g., outriggers and pan operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Continuously seek to improve the ways in which the role operates within the business to achieve its objectives.

Person Specification

• Full Driver's Licence
• HGV Class C Licence
• Current 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 clients.

Ainscough Crane Hire is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and are committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all candidates based solely on merit and business need. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.