Crane Controller

Location: North of England Job Type: Contract - Weekends Company Description: Pod-Trak is a privately owned company established in 2007 that offers bespoke engineering solutions to clients across the UK and Ireland in the Civil Engineering, Airports Infrastructure, Power & Communications, Rail Systems, and Plant & Transport sectors. We have strategic locations in London, Manchester, Doncaster, and Dublin to provide a multi-disciplinary engineering service. At Pod-Trak, we value long-term relationships with our clients based on honesty and integrity, and we are committed to delivering high-quality services by continuously investing in specialized plant equipment. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller of Site Safety (COSS) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of railway work sites, in compliance with industry standards and regulations. You must possess the ability to effectively manage and control work sites, ensuring that all operations are carried out safely, and in accordance with the relevant safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: * Site Safety Management: * Act as the primary point of contact for site safety, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and protocols. * Control and manage access to the railway work site, ensuring that only authorized personnel are present. * Implement and monitor safety measures to protect the workforce and the public. * Communication and Coordination: * Liaise with Network Rail, project managers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that all site activities are coordinated and executed safely. * Maintain clear and effective communication with site personnel, ensuring everyone is aware of safety protocols and potential hazards. * Provide detailed safety briefings and updates to all site staff and visitors. * Risk Assessment: * Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate risks on the work site. * Monitor the work site for potential hazards and take immediate corrective action when necessary. * Compliance: * Ensure all activities on the site comply with Network Rail standards, industry regulations, and company policies. * Keep accurate records of all site activities, safety briefings, and incidents, and report them to the relevant authorities. * Responsible to POS Representative: • An understanding safety management, the company safety management system and an awareness of behavioural safety. • Good interpersonal skills and strength of character to implement contention issue decisions. • Supervising the movements of the OTP’s. • Briefed and authorised to perform the role of Machine Controllers / Crane Controller • An understanding of the risks associated with OTP operations, ALO working, lifting operations. (Crane Controllers only), incident awareness/ reporting. • Promote the Pod-Trak Values, and PALs Behavioural Based Safety programme in all aspects of your role with Pod-Trak. Required Experience and Qualifications: * COSS (Controller of Site Safety) Certification: Must be fully qualified and certified as a COSS (OLP & CRP) * MC Group 1 & 4 MEWP Experience: * Proven experience in working within MC Group 1 (Individual competence in management and control of the safety of persons working on or near the line) and MC Group 4 (Track safety – COSS). * CC Group 3 & 6 Experience: * Demonstrated competence and experience within CC Group 3 (Personal track safety – PTS) and CC Group 6 (Worksite protection, including protection of personnel working on or near the line). Personal Attributes: * Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety management. * Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments. * Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. * A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development