Senior Heavy-Lift Crawler Crane Operator - UK Contract

PWMG; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PWMG is recruiting experienced Heavy Lift Crawler Crane Operators for a 12-month contract across the UK. You will operate large-capacity crawler cranes, including Demag CC8800, Demag CC9800 and Liebherr LR11350, on major construction and infrastructure projects.

You will conduct pre-use checks, follow lift plans, work with Appointed Persons and signallers, and travel between UK sites. A CPCS/NPORS crawler crane cert and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating large-capacity crawler cranes.
• Experience with CC8800, CC9800 or LR11350 preferred.
• A CPCS or NPORS crawler crane operator certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-lift procedures and lift plans.
• Experience on major construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy-lift crawler cranes on site.
• Perform lifts per approved plans and safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and checks.
• Collaborate with Appointed Persons and Signallers.
• Assess conditions and crane configurations before lifts.
• Maintain inspection records and operation logs.
• Travel between UK project locations as required.
• Contribute to crane mobilisation and demobilisation.

Skills

Heavy-lift crane operations

Large-capacity crawler cranes

Demag CC8800

CC9800

LR11350

CPCS/NPORS crawler crane cert

Lift plans interpretation

Team communication

UK site travel

Job description

PWMG is recruiting experienced Heavy Lift Crawler Crane Operators for a 12-month contract across the UK. You will operate large-capacity crawler cranes, including Demag CC8800, Demag CC9800 and Liebherr LR11350, on major construction and infrastructure projects.

You will conduct pre-use checks, follow lift plans, work with Appointed Persons and signallers, and travel between UK sites. A CPCS/NPORS crawler crane cert and right to work in the UK are required.