Mobile Crane Operator

Ainscough Crane Hire; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crane company in the UK is seeking a CPCS Blue Card Mobile Crane Operator in St. Neots. The successful candidate will provide high-quality lifting services, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and operational standards while benefiting from guaranteed rate increases and a comprehensive leave package.

Benefits

Guaranteed rate increases in September 2024

24 days annual leave plus additional days for service

Group life assurance 2 x basic salary

Online access to payslips and personal info

Access to benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating mobile cranes.
• Knowledge of wind and climatic effects on cranes and loads.
• Strong knowledge of road traffic regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Full Driver's Licence

HGV Class C Licence

Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorization

Job description

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Ainscough Crane Hire in St Neots 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 service and 5 years service and every 5 years after
• Group life assurance 2 x basic salary
• Online access to payslips, book and view holidays and personal info
• Access to the Ainscough Advantage (People Value) benefits platform

Ainscough Crane Hire is 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 safety standards. 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 due to our expansive fleet and extensive network of locations across the UK, but also stems from our workplace culture that empowers our team to perform with passion and pride.

Job Purpose/Objectives of a Mobile Crane Operator

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

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities of a Mobile Crane Operator

• Work according 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 ensure they are used on level ground.
• Set and check the functioning of the rated capacity limiter and indicator.
• Perform correct manual handling, e.g., Outrigger Pans.
• Liaise with Site Manager/Project Manager upon arrival on site.
• Resist pressures to carry out unsafe operations.
• Understand and apply information from reports and duty charts regarding crane operation and safety.
• Be aware of wind and climatic effects on the crane and load.
• Take action to avoid dangerous situations, including stopping operations if necessary.
• Access and depart the crane safely using ladders and grab rails.
• Participate in training on specific crane models, rigging, and maintenance procedures; familiarize with all crane documentation.
• Continuously seek improvements in operational procedures to meet business objectives.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge/Experience for a Mobile Crane Operator

• Full Driver's Licence
• HGV Class C Licence
• In-date Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorization
• Previous experience operating mobile cranes
• Knowledge of wind and climatic effects on cranes and loads
• Strong knowledge of road traffic regulations

Skills/Abilities

• Provide friendly and helpful service to ACH customers