Tower Crane Driver — Permanent Role in Kent

Tower Crane Driver | Staplehurst, Kent | Permanent

Intro

A leading retirement house builder is looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Tower Crane Driver to join a long-term residential project in Staplehurst. This is a permanent opportunity to work with one of the industry’s most respected developers, known for high-quality builds and an excellent employee culture. As the “eye in the sky” for the site, you will play a critical role in the structural phase of the project, ensuring materials are moved efficiently while upholding the highest standards of site safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Operation: Operate a tower crane to lift, move, and position heavy building materials and machinery across the site.

• Safety Leadership: Ensure all lifting operations comply with site-specific safety regulations and lifting plans.

• Maintenance & Inspection: Conduct daily and weekly maintenance checks on the crane to ensure mechanical integrity and safe operation.

• Team Coordination: Work closely with the Banksman and Slinger Signaller via radio communication to execute lifts with 100% accuracy.

• Environmental Awareness: Monitor weather conditions (specifically wind speeds) to determine safe operating windows.

Requirements and Skills

• Licensing: Must possess a valid CPCS or NPORS Tower Crane Driving License.

• Experience: Proven experience operating tower cranes on busy construction sites, ideally within the residential sector.

• Safety Knowledge: Deep understanding of current health and safety regulations (LOLER and BS 7121).

• Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret load charts and understand the crane’s technical limits.

• Reliability: Strong work ethic and punctuality, essential for maintaining site timelines.

About the Role

As a Tower Crane Driver for a leading house builder, you are central to the site’s productivity. Because this is a permanent position, you will have the stability of a consistent project pipeline and a supportive management team.

Operating at height requires extreme focus and a proactive approach to maintenance. You won’t just be moving loads; you’ll be responsible for the daily pre-start inspections that keep the site running. The company values its staff, offering a benefits package that goes beyond the standard, including professional health screenings to ensure you remain fit for work in this high-responsibility environment.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary: Negotiable based on experience and certifications.

• Annual Leave: Generous holiday entitlement.

• Health & Wellbeing: Regular health screenings and employee support.

• Stability: Permanent contract with a major developer.