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Van Elle

Crane Controllers

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Van Elle
UK’s largest ground‑engineering contractor offering end‑to‑end piling and foundation solutions.
Safe operation of Road Rail Plant to deliver key infrastructure projects.
14d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Sutton In Ashfield, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
648 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Ground engineering
Piling
Geotechnical engineering
Site investigation
Foundations
Soil nailing
Shaft sinking
Sector Specialisms
Rail
Highways
Coastal and Flooding
Energy
Utility
Role
What you would be doing
safe movements
road rail plant
client service
regulatory compliance
  • Supervise Safe OTP movements and operations including lifting and the use of trailers and attachments.
  • Responsible for the safe operation of Road Rail Plant to deliver key infrastructure projects.
  • Provide first class service to our clients & customers, ensuring HSQE regulations are complied with at all times.
What you bring
railway experience
communication skills
problem solving
crane controller
cscs card
  • Good knowledge and experience of railway projects or maintenance
  • Good communication skills, both in person and in writing
  • Methodical and structured approach to problem solving
  • Previous experience in a Crane Controller position
  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential
  • Able to adapt quickly to support colleagues and customers
  • Crane Controller with relevant categories including COSS & Crane Controller group 2
  • Must be reliable, punctual, and professional.
  • Valid CSCS card is desirable
Benefits
  • Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary depending on experience.
  • Benefits include access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
  • Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.
  • PTS card
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • pts card check
Company
Overview
Founded 1984
Company Establishment Year
The company was established by structural engineer Michael Ellis.
Listed 2016
Public Listing Date
The firm was listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), enabling expansion of its services and fleet.
35m Depth
Maximum Pile Depth
The company executes deep-pile foundations up to an impressive 35 meters.
  • It grew rapidly through innovation, acquiring CFA rigs and launching the Smartfoot precast system.
  • Its operations span end-to-end ground engineering, including investigation, piling, precast facilities, transport, and testing.
  • Delivered high-profile UK projects, such as rail electrification, motorways, and deep foundations at Canary Wharf.
  • A specialist in infrastructure and rail markets with Network Rail licences and bespoke rigs deployed nationwide.
  • Known for the UK’s largest specialist rig fleet, an in-house training centre, and a full transport division.
  • Strengthened presence in energy and housing sectors through strategic acquisitions like Rock & Alluvium and ScrewFast.
Culture + Values
73% Staff Engagement
Employee Satisfaction Score
The company maintains a high staff engagement score, reflecting positive employee sentiment and alignment with company values.
  • Our policies ... are driven by the company’s culture and ways of working, setting out its commitment, responsibilities and approach to health and safety, the environment, customers and staff.
  • Open‑door communication with leadership, reducing power‑distance and encouraging feedback
  • Promotes innovation (‘adhocracy culture’) and flexibility over hierarchical rigidity
  • Zero‑tolerance policy against harassment, abuse and discrimination
  • Employee recognition programme to reward high performance and initiative
  • ‘Seven Steps for Respect’ campaign: Removing barriers, Empathy, Support, Promoting Diversity, Example, Challenge, Trust
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a roadmap for a 30% reduction in GHGs by 2030 compared to the 2020 baseline.
100% Renewable Energy
Scope 2 Emissions
All Scope 2 emissions are offset using renewable electricity via REGOs, ensuring sustainability in energy consumption.
90% Carbon Saving
Recycled Steel Usage
Housing division utilizes recycled steel tubes, achieving over 90% carbon savings compared to using new steel.
80% Carbon Reduction
Highways Gantry
Highways gantry project using ScrewFast piles and grillages reduces embodied carbon by 80% compared to traditional concrete piles.
  • Group-wide sustainability strategy aligned to Construction Leadership Council and UN SDGs, structured around economic, social and environmental pillars
  • Scope 1 reductions: expanding hybrid/electric company car scheme; installing EV charging at head office
  • Use of low-emission plant, recycled products, alternative materials, locally sourced suppliers, off-site manufacturing
  • Canary Wharf CFA piling project: saved 350 tonnes CO2e via optimized pile design, showcasing innovation in sustainable construction practices
Inclusion & Diversity
15%, 6%, 6%
2022 Construction Sector Diversity
In the construction sector, women comprised 15%, while BAME and disabled employees each made up 6% of the workforce, driving efforts to enhance inclusivity.
  • Launched EDI 'Seven Steps for Respect' campaign outlining clear respectful behaviors
  • Supported National Inclusion Week with resources, training, and staff personal pledges beyond the week
  • EDI strategy and inclusion identified as a core company value
  • Developed a campaign emphasizing respect in the workplace: 'Everyone who works with us or for us deserves respect at work'
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