Saudis want to work as crane operators
Jamil Assafiri, deputy general manager, Saudi Cranes says that young people in the Kingdom view the construction industry as a viable industry to develop their careers. Saudi Cranes is a crane rental company that operates across the Kingdom providing a rental fleet of Tadano, Liebherr, Kobelco and Grove Cranes. Investors in the company include HUTA […]
Saudi Cranes is owned by HUTA and has investment from SBG
Jamil Assafiri, deputy general manager, Saudi Cranes says that young people in the Kingdom view the construction industry as a viable industry to develop their careers.
Saudi Cranes is a crane rental company that operates across the Kingdom providing a rental fleet of Tadano, Liebherr, Kobelco and Grove Cranes. Investors in the company include HUTA and Saudi Cranes, it also has partnership with Kanoo Machinery.
While his crane service company’s fleet of 75 mobile cranes are busy serving the booming Saudi Market, he stresses that the government remains interested in helping its young people to build their own futures via its Saudisation programme.
“If you are teaching a Saudi guy to become a crane operator the government will assist you and 50% of his salary,” he explained. “This is attractive plan for some big companies. It’s less cost in terms of visas, salaries and flights. You are investing in people and they are committed to you.
“Saudi guys want to know more. We have three, four in our offices, working in the mornings and studying in the evenings. They are really working hard. They know now is the time for them to grow, get the experience and find a job.”
