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Tower Crane Fitter

Posted 2 months ago

  • Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire
  • Permanent
  • Good Pension, Company Van, Mobile
  • £65,000 to £80,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expired - 18 days ago

Mobile - tower crane Fitter with the depot situated in Nottinghamshire. 



Accountabilities:




  • Repair and maintain tower cranes in line with relevant RAMS, policies and procedures and OEM requirements

  • Ensure the depot is kept clean and tidy in order to facilitate a safe working environment

  • Ensure relevant task briefings have been carried out prior to tasks undertaken

  • To ensure the works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner

  • Notify the Service & Maintenance Manager of any matters that affect the progress of works (including breakdowns & damages, etc.)

    Ensure maintenance/inspection checks are carried out, reports are correctly completed on time and submitted to the Service & Maintenance Manager

  • Actively & positively participate in Daily Activity Briefings and all relevant team briefings

  • Undertake training as required to retain and obtain required competency levels




  • To report any problems or safety issues 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 all unsafe events and good practice events through the Balfour Beatty observation app

  • Ensure all operations conducted in line with the minimum Balfour Beatty H&S standards

  • Erection and dismantle of cranes on site as directed by the Service and Maintenance Manager

  • Provide oral & written condition reports on BPH assets, notifying line management of any relevant issue

  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs & feedback to the Service and Maintenance Manager

  • Liaise with clients regarding machine access and subsequent repair

  • Direct and/or assist manufacturers agents technicians carrying out repairs and / or maintenance work

  • Return to the Depot as and when required under the direction of the Service and Maintenance Manager



Qualification (Desirable)




  • Prior experience working with Terex, Potain and Wolffkran Tower Cranes

  • CPCS Competent A04 Tower Crane Operator (Blue Card) with the following endorsements:

    • A – Trolley Jib (Cab Controlled)

    • B – Luffing Jib (Cab Controlled)

    • C – Trolley Jib (Remote Controlled)



  • 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)

  • First Aid Qualification



Essential Experience




  • Prior experience repairing and maintaining tower cranes

  • Prior experience working with tower cranes on major construction projects

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