Mobile Crane Operator

Location: Aberdeen City

Mobile Crane Operator (Aberdeen)

Ainscough Crane Hire in Aberdeen are looking for a CPCS Blue Card Mobile Crane Operator to join their team.

Benefits for a Mobile Crane Operator

• 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

Job Purpose/Objectives of a Mobile 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 a Mobile Crane Operator

• 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 for a Mobile Crane Operator

• 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

• Display safe working practices
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to ACH customers

Ainscough Crane Hire is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and are committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all candidates based solely on merit and business need. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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