- Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
- Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
- Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
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Crane driver | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Crane drivers operate lifting machinery on construction, quarrying and mining sites, at ports and in warehouses.
Crane drivers typically work around 50 to 52 hours per week.
As a Crane driver you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 41,635 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Crane driver
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41,635 GBP
Average salary for part-time Crane driver
Average salary for full-time Crane driver
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23,370 GBP
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41,635 GBP
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Salary over time for Crane driver
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35,565 GBP
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35,058 GBP
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35,561 GBP
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40,189 GBP
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40,278 GBP
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40,705 GBP
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41,635 GBP
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41,070 GBP
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Future outlook for Crane drivers
Fair outlook
6 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Crane driver and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Crane driver.
Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Crane driver. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Crane driver interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
