Crawler Crane Operator
| Posting date: | 17 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2024 |
| Location: | Midlands, B61 0QN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ainscough Crane Hire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1000040 |
Summary
Crawler Crane Operator 300t (Midlands based)
Ainscough Crane Hire are looking for a number of CPCS A02 Crawler Crane Operators to join their successful team. You will be operating a 300t crawler crane so experience is essential
Benefits for a Crawler Crane Operator
- Approved wage agreement
- 24 days annual leave plus an additional day at 2 years service and 5 years service and every 5 years after
- 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 UKs 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 Crawler 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 aCrawlerCrane Operator
- Work to manufacturer's instructions at all times.
- Ensure PPE is worn at all appropriate times
- Set and check the functioning of the rated capacity limiter and rated capacity indicator.
- Perform the correct use of manual handling
- 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.
- Continually seek to improve the way in which the role operates within the business to achieve its objectives.
Person Specification
Education/Knowledge/Experience for aCrawlerCrane Operator
- Full Drivers Licence
- In date Blue CPCS card with Crawler Crane Operator authorisation
- Previous experience operating crawler cranes
- Knowledge of the effects of wind and other climatic conditions on the crane and load