Crane Operator

Location

Govan, Scotland

Employment Type

Contract / Long-Term Opportunities Available

Overview

We are currently seeking experienced Crane Operators to support major engineering and manufacturing projects within a highly regulated heavy industrial environment. This role involves the safe movement of engineering loads, supporting vessel operations, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the shipyard while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating cranes and associated lifting equipment, supporting a range of operational activities across the yard, and working collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure project requirements are delivered efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to safely lift, transport and position engineering loads.
• Carry out lifting operations in accordance with approved lift plans and procedures.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Ensure all lifting activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Interpret work instructions and operational requirements to meet customer and project specifications.
• Select and prepare appropriate lifting equipment, consumables, materials and components.
• Support vessel operations, maintenance activities and manufacturing teams as required.
• Work safely within confined spaces and at height where authorised and trained.
• Assist with temporary protection solutions and vessel preservation activities.
• Complete all relevant documentation and permits associated with lifting operations.
• Verify completed activities meet required quality standards and specifications.

Duties May Include

• Operating overhead cranes and mobile cranes.
• Slinging and signalling activities.
• Crane Supervisor responsibilities.
• Appointed Person duties for lifting operations (where qualified).
• Operating overhead magnet cranes and magnet lifting beams.
• Fleeting operations.
• Supporting boat and vessel movements.
• Operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Working alongside maintenance, welding and plant teams.
• Assisting with confined space operations and permit control.
• Installation of temporary ventilation systems.
• General yard support and logistics activities.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience operating cranes within a shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, engineering or heavy industrial environment.
• Valid crane operator certification and relevant lifting qualifications.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret lifting plans, procedures and technical instructions.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working across multiple operational areas.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Crane Supervisor certification.
• Appointed Person qualification.
• Slinger/Signaller certification.
• Mobile Crane Operator licence.
• Overhead Crane experience.
• Forklift Truck licences.
• MEWP, Cherry Picker or Scissor Lift certification.
• Confined Space training.
• Working at Height certification.
• Safety Harness training.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Long-term contract opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale engineering programmes.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.

Due to the nature of the projects involved, successful candidates may be required to satisfy security clearance and pre-employment screening requirements.