Overhead Crane Operator

Thalia Waste Management is seeking an experienced and dedicated Overhead Crane Operator to join our team. As an integral part of our operations, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation, control, and routine maintenance of our overhead cranes.
- This position requires shift work, including both day and night shifts
- We currently have 2 x vacant positions, 1 of which is a 1 year fixed term contract

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct daily safety checks of machinery to ensure optimal performance
- Set up and operate cranes to safely move materials around the site
- Coordinate closely with the banksman to maintain the highest level of site safety
- Perform minor repairs on machinery as needed and report any significant issues to the supervisor
- Maintain detailed records of materials moved and ensure travel routes are clear
- Conduct regular equipment inspections in line with safety protocols
- Keep comprehensive maintenance logs for all operated machinery
- Monitor crane stability and load weights consistently

**Size and Scope**:
As an Overhead Crane Operator, you will control lifting machinery using buttons, levers, and pedals. You will be tasked with securely attaching loads to hoists and cranes, as well as safely removing them. Occasionally, you will be required to set up and repair equipment.

**Qualifications**:

- CPCS Licence (desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence (desirable)

**Skills**:

- Proficiency in the use and maintenance of machines and tools
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and patient in stressful situations
- Keen attention to detail and good spatial awareness

Experience & Behaviours
- Prior experience as a crane operator or in a similar role (desirable)
- Experience operating different types of cranes (desirable)
- Proven track record of accuracy and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Safe Systems of Work
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
- Punctuality and reliability
- Keen attention to detail
- Flexibility in shift work
- Ability to lift heavy loads, work at heights, and stand for extended periods

Our Business
At Thalia Waste Management, we are creating a future to be proud of. We think differently, questioning everything, enabling us to develop progressive waste into energy solutions and services. Being motivated, tackling problems together, inspiring others to take responsibility, making a difference, being ambitious and contributing value.
We operate the best technology available across our four strategic sites in North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Wight. Our technology includes everything from mechanical and biological treatment, traditional mass-burn energy from waste and material recycling technologies to in-vessel composting, advanced thermal treatment, innovative small-scale energy from waste and anaerobic digestion. In a single year we process 300,000 tonnes of waste that is turned into energy. This generates the same amount of energy as approximately 600 million solar panels. Similarly we recycle circa 95,000 tonnes of waste.

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