We are seeking a qualified Self-Erect Crane Driver for a residential development project in the Dublin area. This role requires an operator who is proficient in remote-control operation and can coordinate closely with ground teams to ensure safe and efficient material distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Crane Operation: Safe operation of the Self-Erect Crane using remote-control or cab-based systems to move site materials, including mortar, blocks, and steel.
• Precision Lifting: Executing lifts with high accuracy, particularly when placing materials in tight residential plots or near live site boundaries.
• Daily Inspections: Conducting mandatory pre-start safety checks, including the inspection of limit switches, ropes, and outriggers, while maintaining the crane logbook.
• Site Coordination: Working directly with the site foreman and banksmen to prioritize lifts and manage the "hook time" efficiently across the project.
• Safety Protocols: Ensuring the crane is left in a safe "out-of-service" (free-slew) condition at the end of each shift and monitoring ground stability around the outriggers.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience operating Self-Erecting Tower Cranes on Irish construction sites.
• Certifications: Valid Safe Pass card and CSCS Self-Erecting Tower Crane or Tower Crane ticket are essential.
• Manual Handling: In-date certificate (Training can be provided if necessary).
• PPE: Must have own standard PPE (Hard hat, High-vis, Steel-toe boots).
• Communication: Clear and concise communication skills for radio and face-to-face coordination.

Documentation Required

To be considered for this role, please provide:

• CV: Outlining your experience as a Machine Driver as described above.
• Reference: Contact details for a referee who managed you while you undertook these tasks.
• Certs: Copies of your Safe Pass, Manual Handling, and CSCS tickets.
• Right to Work: Evidence of a valid legal right to work in Ireland (e.g., EU/EEA/UK Citizen, or a non-EU national with a valid IRP Card/Stamp 4). Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Starting at €22.32ph & 2hrs Greasing pd with overtime rates applicable at certain project stages.
• Long-term work with CSR Group.
• Pension contributions.
• Training & Career Development opportunities.

How to Apply

Email your CV to our Trades & Labour Team at tandl@csrgroup.ie. Alternatively, click the apply link below.

Application Notice

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, our selection process is focused strictly on candidates with an active Safe Pass, in date CSCS Ticket and at least 2 years of proven experience in the Irish construction industry. To increase your chances of a callback, please ensure your CV explicitly covers the Key Responsibilities outlined in this spec.

Alternatively, we regularly have openings for New Entrant Operatives. If you hold an active Safe Pass but have less than 2 years of experience, please submit your CV for consideration for our junior roles.