National Coverage

Crane operators

Permanent

Heavy Cranes Mobile Crane Operator

National Coverage

Full-time, Permanent

Ainscough Crane Hire

Ainscough Crane Hire are currently recruiting a Mobile Crane Operator for our Heavy Cranes division, on a full-time, permanent basis starting immediately.

Who are we looking for?

We are on the lookout for experienced Heavy Cranes Mobile Crane Operators with a valid CPCS card with A60 Mobile Crane Operator authorisation and HGV Class 2/Class C Licence. Our values are about delivering great customer care in addition to working safely. You will be a natural problem solver and able to work effectively in a team. Due to our equipment, there is a maximum weight capacity of 134kg (21 stone).

Who are Ainscough Crane Hire?

Ainscough Crane Hire are the market leader and also the largest crane hire company in the UK. Boasting over 400 cranes (between 40t-1000t) across 30 locations nationwide, we can service clients between John O’Groats and Lands’ End and everywhere in between.

We were founded in 1976 in Wigan, Greater Manchester and have grown significantly within that time, working across a number of industries including: Construction, Infrastructure, Power Generation, Petrochemical and industrial markets.

Our offering is unique: with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the industry and with safety truly at the heart of everything we do, we can provide a best-in-class service to our customers.

To read more about Ainscough Crane Hire, click here: https://www.ainscough.co.uk/about/our-history/

Job Purpose/Objective:

To provide a high-quality lifting service to our customers ensuring priority is given to the safety of employees, customers and the public.

Key Responsibilities:

Work to manufacturer’s instructions at all times.
Adhere to road traffic regulations.
Ensure PPE is worn at all appropriate times
Conversant with the correct use of outriggers and aware they should be used on level ground.
Set and check the functioning of the rated capacity limiter and rated capacity indicator.
Perform the correct use of manual handling i.e. Outrigger Pans.
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.
Carry out training on specific models of crane, become familiar with rigging and maintenance procedures and conversant with all crane documentation.
Continually seek to improve the way in which the role operates within the business to achieve its objectives.

Person specification

Education/Knowledge/Experience

Full Drivers Licence
HGV Class C Licence
In date Blue CPCS card with Mobile Crane Operator authorisation
Previous experience operating mobile cranes
Knowledge of the effects of wind and other climatic conditions on the crane and load
Strong knowledge of road traffic regulations

Skills/Abilities