Mobile/Overhead Crane Operator – Barrow-in-Furness
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Site-based
Hours: Full-time (Predominant shift pattern)
Ready to lift your career?
We’re looking for an experienced Mobile Crane Operator to join a long-term project with one of the UK’s leading defence manufacturers.
If you’re a qualified crane operator who takes pride in safe, high-quality work and wants the opportunity to be part of nationally important engineering programmes, this could be your next move.
What you’ll be doing
- Safely lifting, moving and positioning loads
- Operating mobile and overhead cranes in line with project requirements
- Working in confined spaces when required
- Following strict Health & Safety procedures and maintaining safe working practices
- Reading and interpreting job specifications
- Selecting and preparing the correct materials, consumables and equipment
- Carrying out cleaning and applying temporary protection where required
- Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets the required standards
What we’re looking for
You’ll need:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Crane Operator
- Valid, in-date certification from an accredited body, such as NPORS, ECITB or equivalent
- Certification covering Mobile & Overhead Crane operations
- Proven experience operating mobile cranes
- Relevant training and qualifications
- A strong commitment to Health & Safety
- Flexibility to work night shifts when required
Shifts & clearance
The role will initially operate on a shift pattern, with flexibility required for nights.
If moving onto night shifts, you’ll first complete one week on day shifts to allow for risk assessment.
Due to the nature of the project, you must also be willing to obtain full SC clearance before starting. Clearance is expected to take approximately 6–8 weeks.
Pre-employment and random drug testing may also be required.
Why apply?
- Long-term project with a leading UK defence manufacturer
- Work on nationally important engineering programmes
- Opportunity to secure a role on a major, high-profile project
- Structured shift pattern
- Excellent opportunity for experienced crane operators
Ready to make your next move?
If you’re an experienced Mobile Crane Operator with the right qualifications, we want to hear from you!
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Crane Operator employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
