Heavy Lift Crawler Crane operator
Job in
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA12, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-10-12
Listing for:
PWMG
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Crane Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: UK Wide (Various Project Locations)
Contract Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: TBC
Working Hours: Dependent on Project Requirements
Rate: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Job OverviewWe are currently recruiting experienced Heavy Lift Crawler Crane Operators for a long-term, 12-month contract supporting major construction, infrastructure and heavy-lifting projects across the UK.
We are particularly interested in operators with proven experience operating large-capacity crawler cranes, specifically the Demag CC8800, Terex/Demag CC9800 and Liebherr LR11350
.
Successful candidates will have a strong background in complex heavy-lifting operations, excellent safety awareness and the flexibility to work across various UK project locations.
Key Responsibilities- Safely operate heavy-lift crawler cranes, particularly CC8800, CC9800 and LR11350 models.
- Perform complex lifting operations in accordance with approved lift plans and site safety procedures.
- Conduct pre-use inspections and routine operational checks.
- Work closely with Appointed Persons, Lift Supervisors, Slingers and Signallers to ensure safe lifting operations.
- Assess lifting conditions, ground stability and crane configurations before operations.
- Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER and relevant UK health and safety regulations.
- Identify and report equipment defects, operational hazards and safety concerns.
- Support crane mobilisation, assembly and dismantling activities within the operator's competency and responsibilities.
- Maintain accurate operational records and inspection documentation.
- Proven experience operating large-capacity crawler cranes.
- Experience operating at least one of the following crane models:
- Liebherr LR11350
- Valid CPCS or NPORS crawler crane operator certification appropriate to the equipment and lifting duties.
- Strong understanding of heavy-lift procedures, crane configurations and safe lifting practices.
- Experience working on major construction, energy, industrial or infrastructure projects.
- Ability to interpret and follow detailed lift plans.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work within lifting teams.
- Willingness to travel and work across different UK project locations.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Experience operating multiple heavy-lift crawler crane models.
- Background in wind energy, power generation, petrochemical, nuclear or major infrastructure projects.
- Experience with superlift configurations, lattice boom systems and complex lifting operations.
- Previous involvement in large-scale crane mobilisation and demobilisation.
- Duration: 12-month contract
- Location: Various locations across the United Kingdom
- Opportunity: Long-term work on major heavy-lifting projects
- Rate: Competitive and negotiable depending on experience
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