Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Job Description:
Böcker Operator/Class 2 Driver
Location: Wargrave, Reading, RG10
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Pay: £15.00–£17.00 per hourJob type: Permanent, full-timeOvertime: Available
An established lifting and specialist-access company is recruiting a Böcker Operator/Class 2 Driver for its Wargrave depot near Reading.
The successful candidate must hold a Class 2 (Category C) driving licence and be able to commute reliably to the Wargrave yard.
The ideal candidate will already have experience operating mobile cranes and MEWPs. However, applicants with a Class 2 licence and suitable CPCS mobile crane training will be considered, with training provided on the MEWP side of the position.
Pay rates:
- £17.00 per hour for candidates fully trained and competent in both mobile crane and MEWP operations
- £15.00 per hour for candidates with mobile crane competency who require further MEWP training
- Pay increased once the employee is fully trained, comfortable and competent on the MEWP equipment
The role will include:
- Driving Class 2 vehicles from the Wargrave depot
- Operating Böcker lifting equipment
- Operating mobile cranes and, once trained, MEWPs
- Completing daily vehicle and equipment safety checks
- Setting up lifting equipment safely at customer sites
- Assisting with lifting and access operations
- Following lift plans, risk assessments and safe working procedures
- Liaising professionally with customers and site teams
- Looking after company vehicles, machinery and lifting equipment
- Travelling to different sites as required
- Staying away occasionally when projects require it
Essential requirements:
- Class 2/Category C driving licence
- CPCS mobile crane qualification or appropriate mobile crane training and competency
- Practical lifting or plant-operating experience
- Good understanding of site safety
- Ability to commute to the Wargrave depot
- Flexibility regarding travel, overtime and occasional overnight stays
- Reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working as part of a site team
Highly desirable:
- IPAF or other recognised MEWP qualification
- Previous Böcker operating experience
- Slinger/Signaller qualification
- Experience operating truck-mounted lifting equipment
Candidates who have the required Class 2 licence and mobile crane background but lack MEWP experience are encouraged to apply, as the company can provide the necessary MEWP training. xwwtmva
Please apply with an up-to-date CV clearly listing your driving licence, CPCS categories, IPAF qualifications and relevant operating experience.
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