Crane Operator / Plant Operator
Crane Operator / Plant Operator
📍 Location: Specialist Plant, Airfield Road, Hinwick, Wellingborough, NN29 7JQ
📋 Contract: PAYE or CIS
💼 Hours: Full-Time
💰 Salary: Competitive salary package, with additional benefits available to eligible employees.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Crane Operator / Plant Operator to join our Specialist Plant team in Wellingborough. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of lifting equipment and heavy plant, supporting operations across a busy and dynamic environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of cranes and plant equipment, helping to ensure projects and operational activities are delivered to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operate cranes and a variety of plant machinery safely and efficiently.
Carry out lifting, loading, unloading and material handling activities.
Conduct pre-use inspections and routine equipment checks.
Ensure all lifting and plant operations are carried out in accordance with site procedures and industry regulations.
Work closely with supervisors, banksmen, engineers and operational teams.
Report defects, faults and maintenance requirements promptly.
Complete daily records and operational documentation as required.
Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
Requirements
Previous experience operating cranes, heavy plant or lifting equipment.
Valid CPCS or NPORS qualification(s) relevant to the equipment operated.
Good understanding of lifting operations and site safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
Strong commitment to safe working practices.
Full UK driving licence is advantageous.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.
Ongoing training and development.
Modern fleet of specialist plant and equipment.
Supportive and professional working environment.
- Department
- NRC Plant Limited
- Locations
- Wellingborough (Specialist Plant Associates)
Wellingborough (Specialist Plant Associates)
Our Culture
We strive to create a team environment ensuring that; health safety, quality and wellbeing are part of everyday work conversations.
Our Core Values and Behaviours guide and inform how we work, individually and as team.
About Joseph Gallagher Limited
We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.