About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tower Crane Operator to join our Plant and Fleet team.

What you'll be doing

As a Tower Crane Operator, you will have the following accountabilities:

Operate tower cranes in accordance with operator procedures and Health & Safety requirements at all times, in line with BS7121:5 and Balfour Beatty policies and procedures;
Undertake training as required to retain and obtain required competency levels;
To report any problems or safety issued to the Crane Supervisor / Manager;
To ensure a quality service is delivered to the customer;
Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental;
To report faults in logbook;
To carry out daily and weekly inspections in line with Balfour Beatty and BS7121:5 requirements;
To report all unsafe events and good practice events through the Balfour Beatty observation app.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Fit for Role Safety Critical Medical;
CPCS Competent A04 Tower Crane Operator Card (Blue Card) with the following endorsements: A Trolley Jib Cab Controlled B Luffing Jib Cab Controlled C Trolley Jib Remote Controlled;
Prior experience working with tower cranes on major construction projects;
Prior experience of working with SMIE anti-collision and zoning systems and hook camera systems;
Experience of working to site defined safe systems of work;
Ability to work anywhere in the UK;
Ability to work at height;
Ability to understand & interpret operators manuals;
Customer Focus;
Planning & Organisation.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Prior experience working with Terex and/or Potain tower cranes;
CPCS Competent A40 Slinger Signaller Card (Blue Card) with the following endorsements: A All Types All Duties;
CPCS Competent A61 Appointed Person Lifting Operations Card (Blue Card);
CPCS Competent A62 Crane / Lifting Operations Supervisor Card (Blue Card);
CPCS Competent A02 Crawler Crane above 10t Card (Blue Card) with the following endorsements: A66d 360 Pick and Carry Duties;
First Aid Qualification.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGVs, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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