Our Client are looking for an experienced lift supervisors, ideally also with a level 3 rigging qualification to lead their lift and rigging teams on site and cover various other areas required. The individual must hold all in date certifications / qualifications and have an extensive background in supervising the lift teams across mobile cranes, overhead travelling cranes, and fleeting operations.
Qualifications
CPCS Crane / Lift Supervisor - Blue Card
Essential
CPCS Slinger Signaller - Blue Card - Essential
ECITB Level 3 Moving Loads + safety passport in date
CPCS Mobile Crane Operator
SSSTS CSCS Gold Card - (desirable)
Risk Assessment SVQ / NVQ level 3
IOSH / NEBOH certificate - (desirable)
Working @ Height
IPAF / MEWP
Confined Space
The job role of a crane / lift supervisor includes the following duties:
Working as part of a team to ensure lifting operations comply with the law and they secure the health and safety of employees and of all those affected by the operations
Providing training, supervision, and guidance to the lift and rigging team.
Monitoring all crane operations within their dedicated area and addressing any issues promptly.
Overseeing the movement of all lifting operations in their dedicated area.
Ensuring safety and effectiveness of the team and equipment
Briefing all lifting team members - also de-briefing with lessons learned reported to the Appointed Person
Being present during all complex lifting & fleeting operations
Ensuring that ground conditions are safe for any operations involving mobile cranes.
Taking suitable measures to rectify unsafe conditions
Ensuring only registered operators and appointed staff are involved in any lifting operation
In a full-time position, Crane Supervisors usually work between 35 and 40 hours per week
Working hours can be variable and overtime may be required in order to meet project deadlines
Skills
Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a crane supervisor include:
IT Literate - Word / Excel
Excellent knowledge of LOLER Regs 1998 and BS 7121.
Patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Able to coach and mentor less experienced members of the team
Knowledge of engineering construction
Good attention to detail
Ability to remove, report and record, and defective equipment, accessories, machines and tools from the work scope
Ability to work well with others
Ability to direct, operate and control lifting equipment
JBRP1_UKTJ