Mobile Crane Operator - Safe Lifts & Great Benefits

Ainscough Crane Hire Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave: 24 days + service increments

Group life assurance 2x basic salary

Pension 4% employer / 5% employee

Payslips online

Access to benefits platform

Job summary

Ainscough Crane Hire Limited is seeking a Mobile Crane Operator in Maidstone to provide a high-quality lifting service with safety as a priority. You will work on site with operations teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and safe crane operation.

The role requires a current CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation, a full UK driving licence, and prior crane-operating experience. The company offers competitive benefits and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Display safe working practices

Friendly customer service

Education

Full Drivers Licence

HGV Class C Licence

CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation

Experience operating mobile cranes

Wind/ load effects knowledge

Road traffic regulations knowledge

Job description

Ainscough Crane Hire Limited is seeking a Mobile Crane Operator in Maidstone to provide a high-quality lifting service with safety as a priority. You will work on site with operations teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and safe crane operation.

The role requires a current CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation, a full UK driving licence, and prior crane-operating experience. The company offers competitive benefits and ongoing training in a supportive environment.