Slinger / Banksman

Dornan; Athlone; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering is seeking an experienced Slinger / Banksman to join our project teams in Athlone. You will sling, guide crane operators, and supervise loading operations on pharmaceutical and other site projects, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on crane assembly/rigging knowledge, exposure to different crane types, and a disciplined approach to risk assessments and site housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Slinger / Banksman on construction, industrial, pharmaceutical, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience assisting with crane lifts, plant movements, and material handling operations.
• Familiarity with mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, telehandlers, and MEWPs.
• Experience in strict health and safety environments.

Responsibilities

• Sling, secure, and prepare loads for lifting operations.
• Direct crane and plant operators using recognised hand and radio signals.
• Ensure loads are correctly balanced and safely attached before lifting.
• Inspect lifting accessories including chains, slings, shackles, hooks, and lifting beams prior to use.
• Verify lifting equipment certification is current and suitable for the task.
• Assist with the implementation of approved lifting plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain exclusion zones and ensure personnel remain clear of lifting operations.
• Coordinate deliveries and movement of materials around site.
• Banksman duties for site plant, heavy goods vehicles, and mobile equipment.
• Monitor lifting activities and immediately stop operations if unsafe conditions arise.
• Report defects, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts to supervision.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within work areas.
• Comply with all site health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions.

Skills

Slinger / Banksman experience

Crane lift operations

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Safe Pass

Manual Handling

Working at Heights

IPAF (advantage)

Job description

Slinger / Banksman – Athlone

Dornan Engineering is a well established and leading Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and HVAC engineering and construction company, with major project experience across a wide range of sectors in Ireland, Europe and the UK. Dornan are involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Power, Waste to Energy, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical. Due to the continuous growth with Dornan Engineering, we are currently looking to recruit an experienced Slinger / Banksman to join the company on exciting projects.

You will join Dornan's hard working and ambitious project teams and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised.

At Dornanwe are currently recruiting an Slinger / Banksman to work on a pharmaceutical project in the Athlone.

Your day to day will include:

• Sling, secure, and prepare loads for lifting operations.
• Direct crane and plant operators using recognised hand and radio signals.
• Ensure loads are correctly balanced and safely attached before lifting.
• Inspect lifting accessories including chains, slings, shackles, hooks, and lifting beams prior to use.
• Verify lifting equipment certification is current and suitable for the task.
• Assist with the implementation of approved lifting plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain exclusion zones and ensure personnel remain clear of lifting operations.
• Coordinate deliveries and movement of materials around site.
• Banksman duties for site plant, heavy goods vehicles, and mobile equipment.
• Monitor lifting activities and immediately stop operations if unsafe conditions arise.
• Report defects, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts to supervision.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within work areas.
• Comply with all site health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions.

About You:

• Previous experience working as a Slinger / Banksman on construction, industrial, pharmaceutical, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience assisting with crane lifts, plant movements, and material handling operations.
• Familiarity with mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, telehandlers, and MEWPs.
• Experience working within strict health and safety environments.

Site Certifications

• Safe Pass
• Manual Handling Training
• Working at Heights
• IPAF advantage but not essential
• Valid Slinger/Signaller Certification
• Good understanding of lifting regulations and safe lifting practices.
• Ability to interpret lifting plans and method statements.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds feel valued and supported. Diversity in thought, culture and experience strengthens our teams and our projects.

Women @ Dornan:

Our W@D Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Strava Club:

employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.