Ipaf Operator

Saturday night shift Rail based (PTS not needed) 12 hours paid IPAF = International Powered Access Federation. An IPAF Operator is licensed to operate cherry pickers, scissor lifts, boom lifts - what they call MEWPs…

Construction
Pay rate £31.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 October 2026

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Saturday night shift

Rail based (PTS not needed)

12 hours paid

IPAF = International Powered Access Federation. An IPAF Operator is licensed to operate cherry pickers, scissor lifts, boom lifts - what they call MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms).Typical job description for UK:Role: IPAF Operator (3a & 3b usually required)Main duties:Operate MEWPs safely to access height - scissor lift (3a), boom / cherry picker (3b), static boom (1b) depending on cardCarry out daily checks - oil, hydraulics, emergency descent, harnessesWork at height - e.g. cladding, steel erection, electrical install, maintenance, signageFollow RAMS, wear harness, clip in, set up exclusion zones and outriggersReport faults, keep IPAF logbook and MEWP inspection recordsWhat employers want:Valid IPAF card - in date (3 years expiry) - Category 3a & 3b is standardCSCS cardSafety harness certificateExperience in construction / warehousing / facilitiesHead for heights, clean driving license if driving the MEWP to site

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