Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Mobile Fitter - Tower Cranes you’ll work with true experts who’ll share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning. Bring us your capability, and we’ll help you take it much, much further.
What you'll be doing
- Ensure all operations conducted in line with the minimum Balfour Beatty H&S standards procedures, and all relevant UK legislation (BS7121, PUWER, LOLER)
- On-site management of tower crane operations
- Management of asset transport and logistics
- Ensuring appropriate asset records are kept (repairs, servicing, compliance etc.)
- Ensuring all asset defects are rectified in a prompt, safe and timely manner
- Receiving and rectifying on site complaints
- Responding and rectifying asset breakdowns
- Co-ordination of asset repair and maintenance
- Carrying out routine repairs and maintenance on assets
- Identifying and raising to management of any operational deficiencies or areas of improvement
- Supporting the Tower Cranes Management team with any relevant tasks
- 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:
- 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
- CPCS Competent A04 Tower Crane Operator Card (Blue Card) with the following endorsements: o A – Trolley Jib – Cab Controlled o B – Luffing Jib – Cab Controlled o C – Trolley Jib – Remote Controlled
- CPCS Competent A61 Appointed Person – Lifting Operations Card (Blue Card)
- CPCS Competent A02 Crawler Crane above 10t Card (Blue Card) with the following endorsements: o A66d – 360 Pick and Carry Duties
- First Aid Qualification
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s 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 wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s 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 HGV’s, 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
Job Reference: BBUK07793