Mobile crane operators are among the highest-paid plant operators on UK construction sites. With the right CPCS tickets, you can earn £22-35/hour - and with 22 live vacancies on SiteJobs right now, agencies are actively recruiting across the country.
Mobile crane operators drive and operate wheeled or tracked cranes to lift, move, and position heavy materials on construction sites. You work closely with slinger/signallers and crane supervisors to execute safe lifting operations. It's a skilled role that demands concentration, spatial awareness, and precise judgement.
Key responsibilities include:
London and South East rates run 15-20% higher than the rest of the UK. Long-term infrastructure projects often pay premium rates for experienced operators with multiple CPCS categories.
To work as a mobile crane operator on UK construction sites, you need:
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER 1998) require all lifting operations to be properly planned and supervised. See the full legislation at legislation.gov.uk. HSE guidance on lifting operations is at hse.gov.uk/cranes.
Getting qualified as a mobile crane operator is a bigger investment than most trades, but the pay reflects it:
Total cost: £2,000-£4,000 depending on category. Many agencies and employers will sponsor your training if you commit to working with them. Ask when you call.
These agencies all have verified phone numbers and are actively recruiting crane operators across the UK:
Call any of these agencies and ask about mobile crane operator roles in your area. Or browse SiteJobs to see all live vacancies with phone numbers in one place.
Instead of calling each agency separately, browse SiteJobs to see crane operator vacancies from multiple agencies in one place. Every listing has a verified phone number so you can call direct and discuss the role with the recruiter. Register free to see full contact details and save jobs.
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Operati macarale mobile pe santier? Aveti nevoie de card CPCS Blue (A02/A04) si card CSCS. Tarife: £22-35/ora. Cautati locuri de munca pe SiteJobs - fiecare anunt are un numar de telefon verificat. Sunati direct la agentie.
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