Philippa Wright - Mobile Crane Operator

In this episode, we speak with Pip Wright (Philippa Wright), a UK mobile crane operator, about what the job really involves on site.

Pip shares how she got into crane operating, the responsibility that comes with lifting operations, and why confidence, communication and mindset are essential in a role where safety is everything. We also discuss site culture, earning respect through competence, and being a woman in construction without.

A conversation for anyone working in construction, considering a trade career, or curious about roles in the crane industry.

Topics covered:

• How Pip got into mobile crane operating

• What a mobile crane operator actually does on site

• Responsibility, safety and pressure in lifting operations

• Communication between crane operators and slingers

• Confidence, mindset and learning on the job

• Being a woman in construction

• Advice for getting into crane operating and construction

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