Mobile Crane Operator

Location: Barnsley and surrounding area

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 (£13 to £16 per hour DOE)

Working hours: 40 hours per week across 7 days with occasional overnight stays

Benefits: Overtime paid at time and a half over 40 hours and double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays, Enhanced Pension, Ongoing training and development

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are working in partnership with a fantastic business to recruit a Class 1 Crane Operator to join their team in Barnsley on a permanent basis. A Mobile Crane Driver is responsible for operating an all-terrain mobile telescopic to lift, move, position, and reposition loads as required by the customer. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate an all-terrain mobile telescopic crane.
• Drive the crane from the depot and arrive on the requested site at the time of request.
• Set up the crane as per the relevant machine manufacturers' operating manual.
• Operate the crane via communications from onsite slinger/signallers utilising 2-way radios or hand signals.
• Fit fly-jib as required by customer and remove on completion of relevant lifts for stowing on machine.
• Complete operator timesheet relevant to the requested hire.
• Carry out pre-operational checks on machine as required via company policy and complete company documentation identifying any issues arising from those checks.
• Complete routine maintenance as required with the assistance of the depot crane engineer as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Blue CPCS card for Mobile Cranes (red card accepted).
• A valid HGV Class 2 Licence.
• Must be able to pass a mobile crane operator safety critical work medical.
• Previous experience operating all terrain mobile telescopic cranes.