Mammoet
Heavy Crane Operator
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Heavy Crane Operator
Summary Of The Role
Heavy Crane Operator (Heavylift and Transport Projects) Competitive salary, depending on experience Based at our site in Thornaby, UK with regular travel throughout the UK required
Are you looking to take your career to new heights by working on some of the world's most important engineering projects? From enabling the energy transition to supporting the growth of smart cities, Mammoet's skilled crane operators help make it all happen. As a Heavy Crane Operator, you will be responsible for independently carrying out lifting operations using telescopic cranes, including the assembly and dismantling of cranes, performing maintenance on cranes and supporting equipment, and ensuring work schedules are completed safely and efficiently.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a full-time, permanent position based at our Teesside office. Travel throughout the UK will be required as part of the role.
We are looking for candidates seeking a long-term career with Mammoet. We invest heavily in the training and development of our employees to support their professional growth, so a commitment to a long-term career is important to us.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Maintaining the external and technical condition of assigned cranes, equipment, and materials. Preparing cranes for operation, including extending outriggers, assembling and dismantling ballast, reeving cables, and connecting safety systems in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions and company policies. Operating cranes safely and efficiently, including driving them to and from work sites where required. Complying with and implementing all safety procedures in accordance with company, equipment, and customer requirements. Following the instructions of the Supervisor and ensuring that every lifting operation is planned and executed safely.
What You’ll Need
Valid Blue CPCS Card with the relevant crane categories Proven experience operating cranes with a lifting capacity of over 200 tonnes Good standard of written and spoken English Valid UK driving licence including category CIE
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Desirable
CPCS Slinger/Signaller qualifications Knowledge of LOLER, BS 7121 and other relevant lifting standards
What You’ll Get
Salary competitive depending on experience (plus overnight allowance and overtime rates) 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays Buy and sell holiday scheme All PPE and workwear provided Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee wellbeing programme with EAP and counselling available Life assurance Company pension Access to high street savings and discounts plus more on our online platform!
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Get in touch – email gemma.routledge@mammoet.com Take a look at mammoet.com All applications must be made online via our recruitment portal, any applications sent by e-mail will not be considered further
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