Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

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

Job summary

Join a leading crane company as a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator in Dundee! This role offers a unique opportunity to start as a Slinger Signaller and progress to a Trainee Operator. You'll receive funded training for CPCS Slinger Signaller and Mobile Crane, ensuring you are well-equipped for your responsibilities. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, you'll be part of a dedicated group that values high standards and delivers projects efficiently. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture with benefits like generous annual leave and a pension scheme. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Funded CPCS training

24 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Pension contributions

Online access to payslips

Qualifications

• Full Drivers Licence and HGV Class C Licence required.
• Experience with large plant or HIAB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality lifting service prioritizing safety.
• Adhere to road traffic regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.

Skills

Safe working practices

Customer service

Education

Full Drivers Licence

HGV Class C Licence

Experience operating large plant or HIAB

Knowledge of road traffic regulations

Job description

Trainee Mobile Crane Operator (Dundee)

Ainscough Crane Hire in Dundee have an opportunity to join their team as a Trainee Crane Operator. You will join as a Slinger Signaller initially and complete training shortly after your start date. You will then progress to a Trainee Operator.

Benefits for a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

• Funded CPCS Slinger Signaller and Mobile Crane training *
• 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
• Pension 4% employer 5% employees
• 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 UK’s 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.
• 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.

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

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

*Training Agreement must be signed before training is arranged.