Overview
As a Dockside Crane Operator, you'll be at the heart of operations that support the Royal Navy and wider defence sector. You'll play a vital role in lifting and moving critical components and equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of dockside activities. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of something bigger, contributing to national security and gaining valuable skills in a dynamic, safety-first environment. Day-to-day, you'll operate dockside tower cranes safely and efficiently by following manufacturer guidelines. This position involves working at height and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Responsibilities
* Operate dockside tower cranes in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety protocols
* Liaise with the Crane Supervisor upon arrival and throughout operations
* Wear appropriate PPE and promote a culture of safety at all times
* Resist pressure to perform unsafe operations and uphold safety standards
* Interpret and apply information from reports and duty charts to ensure safe crane use
* This role offers the possibility of Optimised Working Patterns (OWP); if available, it involves a 4-week shift cycle with day/back shifts or day/night shifts. For more information, contact the Recruitment Team.
* Extensive experience operating cranes in an industrial or dockside environment
* Strong understanding of how wind and weather conditions affect crane operations
* Proven commitment to safe working practices
Qualifications
* CPCS Blue Card or NPORS N102 certification is essential
* Additional qualifications in slinging, forklift operation, or lift supervision are advantageous
* Security clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance
Security and eligibility: Many positions require national security clearance; details are available at GOV.UK. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows buying or selling additional leave; window opens February through March
* 'Be Kind Day' paid volunteering day
* Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support
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