Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

Ainscough Crane Hire; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crane company in the UK seeks a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator in Bristol. The role includes providing safe lifting services, adhering to regulations, and progressing through comprehensive training, including CPCS Slinger Signaller. A friendly service to customers is essential, along with a Full Drivers and HGV Class C Licence.

Benefits

Funded CPCS Slinger Signaller and Mobile Crane training

Guaranteed rate increases in September 2024

24 days annual leave plus additional leave at service milestones

Group life assurance 2 x basic salary

Online access to payslips and personal info

Benefits platform access

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating large plant, HIAB or similar equipment.
• Strong knowledge of road traffic regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality lifting service ensuring safety.
• Work to manufacturer’s instructions and adhere to traffic regulations.
• Perform correct use of manual handling and crane operations.

Skills

Friendly service

Education

Full Drivers Licence

HGV Class C Licence

Job description

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Ainscough Crane Hire inBristol have a rare opportunity to join their team as a Trainee Crane Operator.

Benefits for a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

• Funded CPCS Slinger Signaller and Mobile Crane training *
• Guaranteed rate increases in September 2024
• 24 days annual leave plus an additional day at 2 years service,5 years service and 10 years service
• 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 are the UKs 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 standard of safety. Our industry-recognised Make the Safe Choice ethos is at our core and underpins every single thing we do, from contract lifts and crane hire to specialist projects for customers.

Our reputation as a market leader is not just a result of our expansive fleet and comprehensive network of locations across the UK, but is also derived from the workplace culture that allows our team to perform their duties with passion and pride.

Job Purpose/Objectives of a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

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

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities of a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

• 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.
• 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.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge/Experience for a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

• Full Drivers Licence
• HGV Class C Licence
• Previous experience operating large plant, HIAB or similar equipment
• Strong knowledge of road traffic regulations

Skills/Abilities

• Provide a friendly and helpful service to ACH customers

*Training Agreement must be signed before training is arranged