fbpx
« Back to

Crane drivers supervise and undertake the operation of cranes, jib cranes, power driven hoisting machinery and power driven stationary engines to raise and lower mine and other cages, and to lift and move equipment, materials, machinery and containers.

Tasks

  • Gives signals for movement of cage carrying workers/equipment starts crane or engine motor and checks that cables run freely and that brakes and drum(s) are working manipulates levers, switches and pedals to rotate jibs into position and turns winding drum to raise or lower hook, bucket or other holding equipment lifts load or cage, or hauls object into required position and lowers or positions for ground workers to detach, unload or load watches control panel for warning lights and indications of wind speed and direction and carrying capacity of crane oils and greases machine and checks ropes

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience operating other heavy machinery supplemented with short courses. Operators are required to hold a Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) card owned and administered by the National Open College Network (NOCN) group, demonstrating basic skills and safety awareness.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £43,000 per annum and can progress up to £44,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 1,908 employed Crane Drivers in the region.

Current Vacancies

LGV Driver with Loader Crane
/ Cradlefin Consultants / 5 Jul 2025
Hiab Driver CE Licence
/ Camfaud Concrete Pumps / 5 Jul 2025

You are enquiring for...

    Please select a title
    Please tell us your first name
    Please tell us your surname
    Please tell us your date of birth
    Please tell us your email address
    Invalid Input
    Please tell us your postcode
    Please select your highest obtained qualification
    Please tell us how you heard about Bucks College Group
    Please tell us how you heard about Bucks College Group
    Sorry you can only use letters, numbers and traditional punctuation in this box.
    This field is required.
    Invalid Input
    Invalid Input