Vacancy: Crane Operator

Job Title: Crane Operator
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: UK & Ireland

We are seeking a skilled Crane Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating various types of cranes to lift, move, position and reposition loads. This role requires a strong understanding of crane operations, safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional tasks of the Crane Operator are performing routing maintenance and the maintenance and inspection of the corresponding lifting equipment supplied with the crane.

Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Operate crane under general supervision.
• Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed and direction of the crane and hoist movement according to verbal or signal instructions.
• Carryout minor repairs to the crane as needed.
• Daily inspections on crane for safety issues.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Complete Daily/Weekly Inspection Reports, Daily Hire Sheets, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position and place various loads, equipment or other objects on GPSS/Client sites and industrial facilities.
• Drive cranes to various worksites.
• Rig crane to manufacturers specifications, place Nylacase Mats under outriggers to prevent overturning when lifting heavy loads.
• Operator levers to rotate crane, raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower hoist rope.
• Work within the crane limits.
• Operate crane according to signals from Signaller.
• Follow directions carefully.
• Perform a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed by GPSS Crane Division Managing Director.

Qualifications Required:

• Hold a clean, current and full driving license with a C category.
• Hold a current CPCS or NPORS card with the category of Mobile Crane.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Physically fit and able to work in various weather conditions and at heights.
• Be able to work as part of a team and work on own using own initiatives.

Health & Safety:

• Compliance with and commitment to All GPSS Policies & Procedures
• It shall be the responsibility of every employee while at work:-
  • To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and;
  • Employees must co-operate with their Employers and Co-Workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.