Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

Trainee Mobile Crane Operator (Bristol)

Ainscough Crane Hire in Bristol have an opportunity to join their team as a Trainee Crane Operator. You will join as a Slinger Signaller initially and complete training shortly after your start date. You will then progress to a Trainee Operator.

Benefits for a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

• Funded CPCS Slinger Signaller and Mobile Crane training *
• 24 days annual leave plus an additional day at 2 years service, 5 years service and 10 years service
• Group life assurance 2 x basic salary
• Pension 4% employer 5% employees
• Online access to payslips, book and view holidays and personal info
• Access to the Ainscough Advantage (People Value) benefits platform

Job Purpose/Objectives of a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

To provide a high-quality lifting service to our customers ensuring priority is given to the safety of employees, customers and the public.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities of a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

• Work to manufacturer's instructions at all times.
• Adhere to road traffic regulations.
• Ensure PPE is worn at all appropriate times.
• Conversant with the correct use of outriggers and aware they should be used on level ground.
• Set and check the functioning of the rated capacity limiter and rated capacity indicator.
• Perform the correct use of manual handling i.e. Outrigger Pans.
• Liaise with Site Manager/Project Manager upon arrival on site.
• Be able to resist pressures from other persons to carry out unsafe operations.
• Able to assimilate and apply information contained in reports and duty charts relating to the range of duties and safe use of the crane.
• Be aware of the effects of wind and other climatic effects on the crane and load.
• Able to take the action to avoid dangerous situations, including stopping operations.
• Operate fire suppressant equipment, if fitted.
• Access and depart the crane by safe use of ladders and grab rails.
• Carry out training on specific models of crane, become familiar with rigging and maintenance procedures and conversant with all crane documentation.
• Continually seek to improve the way in which the role operates within the business to achieve its objectives.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge/Experience for a Trainee Mobile Crane Operator

• Full Drivers Licence
• HGV Class C Licence
• Previous experience operating large plant, HIAB or similar equipment
• Strong knowledge of road traffic regulations

Skills/Abilities

• Display safe working practices.
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to ACH customers.

Training Agreement must be signed before training is arranged.