Mobile Tower Crane Operator

Mobile Tower Crane Operator

Nationwide Coverage

Looking to take your skills on the road with the UK’s leading crane company?

Ainscough Crane Hire is expanding, and we’re looking for experienced CPCS Blue Card Mobile Tower Crane Operators to join our expert team. If you take pride in precision, professionalism, and putting safety first—this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.

What’s in it for you?

We recognise the skill and responsibility that comes with this role—and we reward it properly:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Overtime opportunities available
• High-quality PPE supplied to Ainscough safety standards
• Ongoing training & development, including:
  • MAST (Mandatory Ainscough Safety Training)
  • Safety Passport
  • Manufacturer training with Liebherr
• Annual medicals
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced holiday with service milestones
• 1 paid volunteering day
• Company pension & life assurance
• Easy online access to payslips and personal info
• Access to Ainscough Advantage benefits platform

Why Ainscough Crane Hire?

We’re proud to be the UK’s leading crane hire company, operating from 30 locations nationwide.

But it’s not just about the fleet—it’s about the people behind it.

Our teams deliver critical lifts across the UK, safely and efficiently, every day. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, driven by our “Always Make the Safe Choice” ethos.

When you join Ainscough, you’re joining a team that looks out for each other, takes pride in the job, and never cuts corners.

The Role: What You’ll Be Doing

As a Mobile Tower Crane Operator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality lifting operations across a variety of sites nationwide.

Your focus will always be clear: safety first, every time.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Operating cranes in line with manufacturer instructions and company standards
• Ensuring full compliance with road traffic regulations
• Setting up safely, including correct use of outriggers on level ground
• Checking and operating rated capacity limiters and indicators
• Carrying out safe manual handling practices (e.g. outrigger pans)
• Liaising with Site and Project Managers on arrival
• Assessing site conditions, including wind and environmental factors
• Stopping operations where safety is at risk—no compromises
• Safely accessing and exiting equipment
• Maintaining knowledge of crane documentation, duty charts, and procedures
• Continuously developing your skills across different crane models

About You

You’re a skilled operator who takes safety seriously and professionalism personally.

You’ll bring:

• A full UK driving licence
• HGV Class C licence
• In-date Blue CPCS card with Mobile Tower Crane authorisation
• Proven experience operating mobile tower cranes
• Strong understanding of road traffic regulations
• Knowledge of how weather conditions impact lifting operations

The Kind of Operator Who Thrives Here

• Safety-led in everything you do
• Calm under pressure and confident in decision-making
• Willing to challenge unsafe practices—no matter the source
• Professional, reliable, and takes pride in your work
• Friendly and approachable with customers on site

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Ainscough Crane Hire is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We hire based on merit, potential, and business need.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you.