Crane Operations Supervisor

McLeod is a family-owned Cranes, Hiabs and Transport business working across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and central North Island. We're looking for an experienced operations leader to oversee our Hamilton Cranes function, including the team, the fleet, and the customers who depend on us to get the job done.

About the role

This role provides leadership to the Crane Operators and Crane Chasers working in the Hamilton cranes team. Supported by our highly capable Branch Manager, the role interacts with clients via phone, email and while on site visits as well as sub contractors and suppliers when co-ordinating jobs. This role communicates client expectations and job complexities and provides expertise to the wider cranes team. Acting as a key stakeholder in the 'training and development' of people within the cranes team and working closely with the managers and the wider operations team to ensure people are developing and displaying the correct skillsets and behaviours.

Key responsibilities

• Provides guidance and support to the wider cranes team

• Completes Crane Team audits; provides guidance and training to the crane operators relating to improvements to ensure safe practices and SOP's are adhered to

• Keeps abreast of teams' skill sets and the levels they are signed off to, ensuring only competent operators are assigned to assets

• SAFETY! We're huge on this, walk the talk and lead by example.

• Works with the Branch Manager to review training and upskilling needs of the team to ensure employees are progressing and that there is capability within each team

• Conduct and coordinate trade tests for new candidates during the recruitment process

• Manages the client relationship and logistics of projects

• Actively involved in providing performance feedback to Human Resources and Management

About you

• Experience in and around cranes, with a reputation as a competent opertor

• Hold a current first aid certificate

• Forklift license

• Strong leadership skills

• Effective communicator with a customer focus

• Ability to show initiative

• Ability to work independently and as a team

We've got an epic team who do great work in and around the Waikato. If you've got a passion for all things cranes, a keen eye for detail and some solid leadership skills - we'd love to meet you!

Please apply now or call Bree on [027 625 3637](tel:027 625 3637) for more information.