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Heavy Crane Operator

Mammoet

Schiedam
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Full Time
Posted on: June 12 2026
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

          • Heavy Crane Operator (Heavylift and Transport Projects)
          • Competitive salary, depending on experience
          • Based at our site in Thornaby, UK with regular travel throughout the UK required

Are you looking to take your career to new heights by working on some of the world's most important engineering projects? From enabling the energy transition to supporting the growth of smart cities, Mammoet's skilled crane operators help make it all happen. As a Heavy Crane Operator, you will be responsible for independently carrying out lifting operations using telescopic cranes, including the assembly and dismantling of cranes, performing maintenance on cranes and supporting equipment, and ensuring work schedules are completed safely and efficiently.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is a full-time, permanent position based at our Teesside office. Travel throughout the UK will be required as part of the role.

We are looking for candidates seeking a long-term career with Mammoet. We invest heavily in the training and development of our employees to support their professional growth, so a commitment to a long-term career is important to us.


WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Maintaining the external and technical condition of assigned cranes, equipment, and materials.
  • Preparing cranes for operation, including extending outriggers, assembling and dismantling ballast, reeving cables, and connecting safety systems in strict accordance with manufacturer instructions and company policies.
  • Operating cranes safely and efficiently, including driving them to and from work sites where required.
  • Complying with and implementing all safety procedures in accordance with company, equipment, and customer requirements.
  • Following the instructions of the Supervisor and ensuring that every lifting operation is planned and executed safely.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Valid Blue CPCS Card with the relevant crane categories
  • Proven experience operating cranes with a lifting capacity of over 200 tonnes
  • Good standard of written and spoken English
  • Valid UK driving licence including category CIE

Desirable:

  • CPCS Slinger/Signaller qualifications
  • Knowledge of LOLER, BS 7121 and other relevant lifting standards

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • Salary competitive depending on experience (plus overnight allowance and overtime rates)
  • 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • All PPE and workwear provided
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee wellbeing programme with EAP and counselling available
  • Life assurance
  • Company pension
  • Access to high street savings and discounts plus more on our online platform!

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

  • Get in touch – email gemma.routledge@mammoet.com
  • Take a look at mammoet.com
  • All applications must be made online via our recruitment portal, any applications sent by e-mail will not be considered further

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About Mammoet
Mammoet logo

Mammoth

Smarter Safer Stronger

Mammoet offers solutions for every heavy lifting or transport challenge. We strive for long-term relationships with our customers to understand the challenges within their markets. By working closely with our partners, we achieve the most efficient and cost-effective approach. Customers trust us to help them achieve feats once considered impossible. And we've often broken records in the process.

Some dream about a future that is Smarter, Safer and Stronger. We actually build it.

Mammoet is a leading global company. We lift, transport, install, and dismantle objects, from dormers to wind turbines and from bridge components to petrochemical columns. We do this in ports and construction, but also in the petrochemical, energy, and offshore sectors. We operate an impressive fleet of machinery. 

Customers know we can deliver results that often seem impossible. That's because, through our extensive global experience, we've built up extensive technical expertise. We're known for the quality we deliver and the high safety standards we adhere to. We've made the impossible possible more than once.

We work hard with 7,000 like-minded colleagues. We're a proud club, and you can be a part of it. You're welcome. Together we make a difference!

Your career: always evolving

Our employees deliver the quality Mammoet is known for. That's why we're always working on their development, expanding their knowledge and skills in the field.  
 
Moreover, there are always opportunities for growth. You'll need to bring motivation and ambition. We'll train you at our own Academy. You can, for example, train to become a crane operator. It's up to you. Management positions? If you're interested, there's a path. Close to home, but also internationally if you prefer.

Together we make the difference

At Mammoet, we work together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. We work hard with loyal colleagues. We're a team that strives to grow every day. If you want to make the impossible possible with us, you're welcome. Together, we make a difference!

“Some dream about a future that is Smarter, Safer and Stronger. We actually build it. ”

Facts about

  • Number of employees: 7,000

  • Sector: Civil, Services, Energy, Offshore, Oil & Gas, Wind

  • Required education level: Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO), Intermediate vocational education (MBO), Higher professional education (HBO), University Bachelor's degree (WO), University Master's degree (WO)

  • Career stage: Student, Entry-level (<3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)

  • Required education: Technical