Slinger & Banksman — Lifting Operations Lead

Dornan Group; Athlone; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering seeks an experienced Slinger/Banksman to join our Athlone project team. This role supports pharmaceutical construction activities and requires proven on-site slinging experience with strong safety discipline.

You will direct crane operators, supervise lifting operations, inspect gear, and help implement lifting plans. The position is based on a pharmaceutical project in Athlone with a collaborative site team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as Slinger/Banksman on large projects.
• Ability to communicate clear hand and radio signals.
• Strong focus on safety, risk assessment, and a safe work method.

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.

Skills

Sling operations

Crane hand signals

Site coordination

Safety awareness

Job description

Dornan Engineering seeks an experienced Slinger/Banksman to join our Athlone project team. This role supports pharmaceutical construction activities and requires proven on-site slinging experience with strong safety discipline.

You will direct crane operators, supervise lifting operations, inspect gear, and help implement lifting plans. The position is based on a pharmaceutical project in Athlone with a collaborative site team environment.