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Job Title: Klaas Operator
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Colne, Lancashire
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break). Overtime available.
Salary: £Competitive (DOE)
Benefits:
- Company mobile phone
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave based on service (first increase of one day after 2 years)
About the Company:
Within the Falcon Group is Falcon Tower Crane Services, the largest tower crane supplier in the UK and one of the largest in the world with just under 450 tower cranes nationwide. Falcon Power Generation with 400 generators nationwide along with Falcon Freight who operate a fleet of 35 HGV vehicles with a selection of units supporting artic and rigid HIAB cranes.
Due to the continued expansion within the Group, Falcon Freight are seeking to recruit a Klaas Operator.
The successful applicant should have previous experience working as a Klaas Operator.
The Role:
As a Klaas Operator, you will be responsible for operating a Klaas K950 truck mounted crane carrying out various lifting operations under Contract Lifts and CPA Hires.
- Liaise with the Site Manager/Project Manager/Crane supervisor upon arrival at site and throughout your time on site.
- Be confident with rigging and maintenance procedures and conversant with all crane documentation.
- Be conversant with the correct use of outriggers.
- Setting and checking the functioning of the rated capacity limiter.
- Perform the correct use of manual handling, i.e. Outrigger Pans.
- Be able to assimilate and apply information contained in reports and duty charts relating to the range of duties and safe use of the crane.
- Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
- CPCS Mobile Cranes – All Duties
- CPCS Slinger / Signaller – All Types – Static Duties
- CPCS Appointed Person – Lifting Operations.
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace
Key Skills & Personal Attributes:
- Ability to follow manufacturer guidelines and safe systems of work
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Clear communication and strong customer service skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions (PPE provided)
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Commitment to safety and following company procedures
- Physically fit and confident working at height
- Positive attitude, good timekeeping, and a desire to learn and develop
If you have the experience and ambition to match, we’d love to hear from you.
