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Posted 12 August 2026
Job ref: 260587IVA

Crane Operator

Mobile/Overhead Crane Operator – Barrow-in-Furness

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Site-based
Hours: Full-time (Predominant shift pattern)

 

Ready to lift your career?

We’re looking for an experienced Mobile Crane Operator to join a long-term project with one of the UK’s leading defence manufacturers.

If you’re a qualified crane operator who takes pride in safe, high-quality work and wants the opportunity to be part of nationally important engineering programmes, this could be your next move.

What you’ll be doing

As a Mobile Crane Operator, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Safely lifting, moving and positioning loads
  • Operating mobile and overhead cranes in line with project requirements
  • Working in confined spaces when required
  • Following strict Health & Safety procedures and maintaining safe working practices
  • Reading and interpreting job specifications
  • Selecting and preparing the correct materials, consumables and equipment
  • Carrying out cleaning and applying temporary protection where required
  • Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets the required standards

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Crane Operator
  • Valid, in-date certification from an accredited body, such as NPORS, ECITB or equivalent
  • Certification covering Mobile & Overhead Crane operations
  • Proven experience operating mobile cranes
  • Relevant training and qualifications
  • A strong commitment to Health & Safety
  • Flexibility to work night shifts when required

 Shifts & clearance

The role will initially operate on a shift pattern, with flexibility required for nights.

If moving onto night shifts, you’ll first complete one week on day shifts to allow for risk assessment.

Due to the nature of the project, you must also be willing to obtain full SC clearance before starting. Clearance is expected to take approximately 6–8 weeks.

Pre-employment and random drug testing may also be required.

Why apply?

  • Long-term project with a leading UK defence manufacturer
  • Work on nationally important engineering programmes
  • Opportunity to secure a role on a major, high-profile project
  • Structured shift pattern
  • Excellent opportunity for experienced crane operators

 Ready to make your next move?

If you’re an experienced Mobile Crane Operator with the right qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Send your up-to-date CV and relevant certificates/qualifications to Inayat.valley@morson-edge.com , and I’ll give you a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Apply today — your next big project could be waiting.

Morson Talent is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Apply now

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