Mobile Crane Operator — Safe, Skilled Lifting Expert

Ainscough Crane Hire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Group life assurance 2x basic salary

Pension – 4% employer, 5% employee

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Ainscough Advantage

Training and development

Job summary

Ainscough Crane Hire in Leeds is seeking an experienced Mobile Crane Operator to join our depot. You will operate cranes safely, deliver a first-class service to customers, and comply with our Make the Safe Choice ethos.

You’ll hold a CPCS Blue Card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation, a full UK driving licence, and HGV Class C licence, with proven crane‑operating experience. We offer a supportive team and opportunities to develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• HGV Class C licence.
• An in‑date CPCS Blue Card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation.
• Previous experience operating mobile cranes.
• A strong understanding of safe crane operations.
• Knowledge of wind and climatic effects on cranes and loads.
• Understanding of road traffic regulations.
• The confidence to stop an operation if unsafe.
• Professional, customer‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile cranes safely and professionally on site.
• Set up outriggers correctly and safely.
• Check the rated capacity limiter and rated capacity indicator.
• Carry out pre‑use and operational checks.
• Work safely in line with site requirements and regulations.
• Liaise with Site Managers and Project Managers on arrival.
• Read crane duty charts and relevant documentation.
• Assess wind and environmental conditions on the crane and load.
• Stop operations if conditions are unsafe and take corrective action.
• Follow manual handling procedures and use of PPE.
• Maintain the crane and complete relevant documentation.
• Represent Ainscough professionally to customers.
• Look for ways to improve how we work.

Skills

UK driving licence

HGV Class C

CPCS Blue Card

Crane operator experience

Safety awareness

Weather awareness

Road traffic rules

Decision making

Job description

Ainscough Crane Hire in Leeds is seeking an experienced Mobile Crane Operator to join our depot. You will operate cranes safely, deliver a first-class service to customers, and comply with our Make the Safe Choice ethos.

You’ll hold a CPCS Blue Card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation, a full UK driving licence, and HGV Class C licence, with proven crane‑operating experience. We offer a supportive team and opportunities to develop your skills.