Slinger / Banksman — Crane Lifting Specialist

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

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.