Slinger/Signaller

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 3,720,000 - 4,408,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

On-going assignments

Health Assured scheme

Free online training

Job summary

Bimplus currently seeks an experienced Slinger/Signaller for a safety-critical contract role in Cromer. You will safely sling and guide loads, work with crane operators, and ensure lifting plans are followed in congested sites.

Experience with heavy civils or major construction projects is essential, along with a valid Slinger/Signaller card. Contract is 1 month with potential for future work with the same client.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller card or NPORS equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Slinger/Signaller on heavy civils, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Experience handling large steel pipes, structural steelwork or other heavy/awkward loads.
• Experience working in tight, restricted or congested working environments.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations, crane safety and load control.
• Ability to interpret and work with lifting plans and RAMS.
• Competent with lifting accessories and understanding of safe working loads.
• Strong communication skills for directing crane operations in challenging environments.
• Ability to work safely around cranes, heavy plant and other site operations.
• Good understanding of UK construction health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a professional lifting team.
• This temporary work for a Slinger/Signaller is for 1 month with future works required with the same client.

Responsibilities

• Safely sling, secure and guide loads.
• Select and use lifting accessories for each load.
• Direct crane operators using hand signals and radio.
• Move loads in restricted and congested areas.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings around plant and site activities.
• Follow lifting plans, RAMS and site procedures.
• Establish exclusion zones around lifting operations.
• Ensure personnel stay clear of suspended loads.
• Carry out pre-use inspections of lifting gear.
• Identify and report damaged lifting equipment.
• Assist with landing, positioning and alignment of pipework.
• Communicate with Crane Supervisor and lifting team.
• Stop operations if unsafe or outside plan.
• Report hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Complete lifting and safety documentation.
• Assist with general site duties when not lifting.

Job description

Job Title: Slinger / Signaller
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cromer
Rate of pay: Paye £20 , Umbrella £27-32 , CIS £27-32Overtime at weekends

Are you a Slinger / Signaller looking for work?

We are currently looking for an experienced and safety-focused Slinger/Signaller to join a major heavy civils energy project.

The role will involve the safe lifting, positioning and movement of large steel pipes and other heavy materials within extremely tight and congested working areas. This is a safety-critical position requiring a highly competent Slinger/Signaller who is confident working around heavy plant, cranes, restricted access areas and complex lifting operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with crane operators, lifting supervisors, site management and other trades to ensure lifting operations are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved lifting plans and site procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely sling, secure and guide large steel pipes and other heavy/awkward loads.
• Select and use the correct lifting accessories for each load and lifting operation.
• Direct crane operators using approved hand signals and radio communications.
• Safely manoeuvre and position loads in extremely restricted and congested areas.
• Maintain constant awareness of surrounding plant, structures, personnel and other site activities.
• Follow approved lifting plans, RAMS and site-specific lifting procedures.
• Establish and maintain appropriate exclusion zones around lifting operations.
• Ensure all personnel remain clear of suspended loads and lifting areas.
• Carry out pre-use inspections of slings, shackles, chains and other lifting accessories.
• Identify and report damaged or defective lifting equipment immediately.
• Assist with controlled landing, positioning and alignment of pipework where required.
• Communicate effectively with the Crane Supervisor, lifting team and site management.
• Stop lifting operations immediately where conditions become unsafe or outside the agreed lifting plan.
• Report hazards, near misses, unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Complete relevant lifting and safety documentation.
• Assist with general site duties when lifting operations are not taking place.

For this position, you must have the following:

• Valid CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller card or NPORS equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Slinger/Signaller on heavy civils, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience handling large steel pipes, structural steelwork or other heavy/awkward loads.
• Experience working in tight, restricted or congested working environments.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations, crane safety and load control.
• Ability to accurately interpret and work in accordance with lifting plans and RAMS.
• Competent with lifting accessories and understanding of safe working loads.
• Strong communication skills, particularly when directing crane operations in challenging environments.
• Ability to work safely around cranes, heavy plant and other site operations.
• Good understanding of UK construction health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a professional lifting team.
• This temporary work for aSlinger/Signaller is for 1 month future works required with the same client.

The type of work for a Slinger/Signaller will besuit an experienced Slinger/Signaller who is comfortable working in high-pressure, safety-critical environments and understands the importance of precision when moving large loads in confined spaces.

You must have previous proven experience inworking on energy, utilities or major infrastructure projectswith pipe installation or pipe-handling operations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.