Slinger​/Crane Supervsior

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Work

Negotiable rates depending on experience

We are currently seeking an experienced Slinger / Crane Supervisor to join a busy civil engineering project in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and safety-conscious individual with relevant lifting operation experience and valid industry-recognised tickets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating lifting activities on site, ensuring all crane operations are carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with lifting plans, site procedures and health and safety requirements.

• Supervise and coordinate lifting operations on a busy civils site.

• Sling and direct loads safely, ensuring correct lifting accessories and equipment are used.

• Communicate clearly with crane operators, banksmen and other site personnel using recognised signals and radio communication.

• Ensure lifting activities are carried out in accordance with approved lift plans and risk assessments.

• Check lifting equipment and accessories before use, reporting any defects or safety concerns.

• Establish and maintain exclusion zones to protect workers and members of the public.

• Monitor lifting operations to ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.

• Coordinate with site management and other trades to ensure lifting activities run efficiently.

• Comply with site-specific health and safety procedures, RAMS and PPE requirements.

• Valid CPCS or NPORS card relevant to slinging and crane supervision duties.

• Appropriate Slinger/Signaller qualification.

• Crane Supervisor qualification, where required for the role.

• Previous experience working on civil engineering or construction projects.

• Good understanding of lifting plans, risk assessments and safe lifting procedures.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a site team.

• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work in a busy construction environment.

• Ongoing work on a civils project in Bury St Edmunds.

• Competitive rates, dependent on experience and tickets.

• Opportunity to work with an established site team.

• A professional and safety-focused working environment.