Crane Driver

Are you a qualified Mobile Crane Operator ready to take on something bigger?
We’re currently hiring Multi-Skilled Mobile Crane Operators to join the Alongside Services team at Portsmouth Naval Base – supporting Royal Navy operations, visiting navies, and engineering teams with complex heavy lifting tasks across the site.

Tell me more...
This role is all about delivering safe, high-quality lifting operations using mobile cranes – with opportunities to train on gantry, dockside, tower cranes and telehandlers. You'll be at the centre of high-profile naval activity, working flexibly and professionally as part of a tight-knit, multi-skilled team.

Salary dependent on skills and experience, with full UK Security Clearance required (or the ability to obtain it).

What do you need?

• Mobile Crane Operator licence (current and valid)

• Understanding of LOLER, PUWER and BS 7121

• Experience in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment

• Team-player mindset with strong communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Willingness to work on-call and overtime as needed

• Full right to work in the UK and eligible for Security Clearance

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience operating telehandlers or manual handling equipment

• Slinging/signalling experience in heavy lift ops

• Confidence using computers and mobile phones for daily admin

What’s in it for you?

• Company pension scheme

• Training and progression opportunities

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Employee assistance programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Discounted gym membership and online shopping

If you’re ready to bring your lifting expertise to one of the UK’s most iconic naval sites, click APPLY for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.