Mobile Crane Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus additional days with service

Group life assurance 2 x basic salary

Pension 4% employer 5% employees

Online access to payslips and holiday management

Access to Ainscough Advantage benefits platform

Job summary

Ainscough Crane Hire Limited is looking for CPCS Blue Card Mobile Crane Operators to join their team in Southampton. The role involves providing high-quality lifting services while ensuring safety for employees and the public.

Ideal candidates must possess the relevant qualifications, including full driving and HGV Class C licences, and have experience operating mobile cranes. Ainscough Crane Hire is recognized as the UK's leading crane company, committed to inclusive recruitment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a Full Drivers Licence.
• HGV Class C Licence is required.
• In date Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation is essential.
• Prior experience in operating mobile cranes.
• Awareness of wind effects and other climatic conditions on crane operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of road traffic regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality lifting service prioritizing safety.
• Operate cranes following manufacturer instructions and road regulations.
• Wear PPE at all times.
• Liaise with Site Manager on arrival.
• Stop unsafe operations if pressured to proceed.

Skills

Safe working practices

Friendly customer service

Education

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

Job description

Mobile Crane Operator (Southampton)

Ainscough Crane Hire arelooking 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 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 UKs 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 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 the 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 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

**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.**