Heavy Plant Operator & Crane Banksman

FLI Precast Solutions; Carlow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension plan with matched emlo

Death in service benefit

Educational Assistance Programme

Job summary

FLI Precast Solutions is seeking a Heavy Plant Operator to support the Post-Production team in movement of products on site and assist with final loading for dispatch. The role requires operating heavy plant machinery and acting as banksman for gantry cranes, with training provided.

Ideal candidates will bring experience with heavy equipment and a proactive, safety-focused mindset, able to work independently or as part of a team, with flexible duties and hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in operating heavy plant vehicles and lifting equipment is an advantage.
• Prior experience in movement of heavy loads is an advantage.
• Knowledge of precast lifting and movement processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy plant machinery including Combilift Skip, Shunter, and various forklifts.
• Act as banksman for gantry crane operation including goliath crane.
• Relief operator for goliath crane.
• Assist in strapping down of loads.
• Provide on-the-job training to trainees in the department.
• Learn from senior team members and follow health, safety and quality standards.
• Keep the work area clean and hazard-free and act as health and safety role model.
• Complete other reasonable tasks as assigned.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Teamwork

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Tools

Combilift Skip

Shunter

Forklifts

Goliath crane

Job description

FLI Precast Solutions is seeking a Heavy Plant Operator to support the Post-Production team in movement of products on site and assist with final loading for dispatch. The role requires operating heavy plant machinery and acting as banksman for gantry cranes, with training provided.

Ideal candidates will bring experience with heavy equipment and a proactive, safety-focused mindset, able to work independently or as part of a team, with flexible duties and hours.