Crane Supervisor

Main job: Oversee crane operations on site to keep people safe and work on track. Key Responsibilities 1. Plan lifts: Check crane plans, permits, and risk assessments before work starts 2. Crew management: Supervise operators, slongers, signallers, and banksmen 3. Safety checks: Ensure cranes are inspected, certified, and fit for use 4. Lifting operations: Watch lifts, check loads, confirm signals, and manage ground conditions 5. Traffic management: Keep pedestrians/vehicles clear of swing zones 6. Emergency response: Know the rescue plan if something goes wrong 7. Logbooks & records: Check crane maintenance logs, LOLER regs Requirements – UK 2026 - Quals needed: CPCS Crane Supervisor card (red/blue depending on crane type). Often need an operative ticket too (e.g., mobile/tower crane) - Experience: 2-5 years operating cranes + supervisory experience - Knowledge: LOLER 1998, PUWER, HSG150, site rules - Skills: Risk assess, handle pressure, communicate clearly Typical day - Pre-start: Check crane docs, crew briefings, plan lifts - During: Watch operations, check signals, sort issues - Post-shift: Debrief, report problems, update records