Mobile Crane Operator

MB623: 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:

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

Skills and Qualifications:

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