Slinger/Signaller

Join Ainscough Crane Hire as a Slinger / Signaller – West London

Are you an experienced Slinger / Signaller looking for your next opportunity with the UK’s leading crane hire company?

Ainscough Crane Hire is recruiting for a skilled professional to join our West London depot as part of a dedicated Contract Lift Team. If you hold a valid Blue CPCS A40 Slinger / Signaller card and take pride in working safely and professionally, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Ainscough Crane Hire?

At Ainscough, we don’t just hire cranes — we build careers. We’re proud to offer:

• 24 days annual leave, plus additional days for long service milestones
• Group life assurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, Ainscough Advantage, offering discounts and perks

About Ainscough Crane Hire

As the UK’s leading crane hire company, Ainscough Crane Hire is committed to delivering safe, reliable lifting solutions across the country. With operations across 30 locations nationwide, our teams support a wide range of projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Our “Always Make the Safe Choice” ethos is at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a Slinger / Signaller, you will play a vital role in ensuring lifting operations are completed safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include:

• Attaching and detaching loads safely
• Working in line with manufacturer instructions and site procedures
• Establishing load weights, centre of gravity and load balance
• Selecting appropriate lifting accessories and checking equipment condition
• Directing crane movements using approved signalling methods
• Liaising with site contacts and project teams upon arrival
• Identifying and challenging unsafe practices when necessary
• Monitoring environmental factors such as wind and weather conditions
• Taking action to prevent dangerous situations, including stopping operations where required
• Operating fire suppressant equipment where fitted

What We’re Looking For

• Valid CPCS A40 Slinger / Signaller Blue Card
• Previous experience in a Slinger / Signaller role
• Strong communication skills
• A safety-first mindset
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• Confidence to make decisions and challenge unsafe behaviours when required

If you’re looking to join a business that values professionalism, safety and teamwork, apply today and become part of the Ainscough Crane Hire team.

Make the Safe Choice. Join Our Team.