Crane drivers

£42,236

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

57 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

4.75%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Crane drivers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8221

Crane drivers supervise and undertake the operation of cranes, jib cranes, power driven hoisting machinery and power driven stationary engines to raise and lower mine and other cages, and to lift and move equipment, materials, machinery and containers.

Common tasks include:

gives signals for movement of cage carrying workers/equipment;
starts crane or engine motor and checks that cables run freely and that brakes and drum(s) are working;
manipulates levers, switches and pedals to rotate jibs into position and turns winding drum to raise or lower hook, bucket or other holding equipment;
lifts load or cage, or hauls object into required position and lowers or positions for ground workers to detach, unload or load;
watches control panel for warning lights and indications of wind speed and direction and carrying capacity of crane;
oils and greases machine and checks ropes.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by short courses. Operators are required to hold a Certificate of Training Achievement (CTA) card administered by Construction Skills, demonstrating basic skills and safety awareness.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Crane drivers

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