Smartsearch Recruitment
Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) / Lift Planner | Salary £35 – £40k + benefits and career opportunities | Location: King's Lynn with regional travel
We have an exciting opportunity for an Appointed Person / Lift Planner to work for an industry We have an exciting opportunity for an Appointed Person / Lift Planner to work for an industry leading provider of modular buildings and site accommodation solutions.
This role offers a clear pathway into Project Management, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a growing organisation.
The main purpose of the role is to plan and coordinate lifting operations, produce site-specific documentation, and act as the key technical link between customers and internal teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery and installation of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out site surveys and produce site-specific lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments
- Act as the key technical point of contact between customers, operations and internal teams
- Coordinate delivery and installation activities to ensure projects run efficiently
- Provide technical advice and guidance on lifting operations and installation requirements
- Ensure all lifting operations comply with relevant legislation and safety standards
- Support factory and operational teams to ensure customer requirements are met
- Monitor installation activities and provide ongoing support to ensure safe working practices
- Develop strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues
About You
- Must have experience working in a similar role such as Appointed Person, Lift Planner, Crane Supervisor or Site Inspector.
- Experience producing lifting plans, method statements and risk assessments, and a strong understanding of lifting operations and site-based activities.
- Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification.
- The following would also be advantageous but are not essential: Slinger/Signaller, IPAF, PASMA or SSSTS.
- You should be organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple projects, with the ability to communicate effectively across customers and internal teams.
If you feel you can meet the challenges of this role then please apply by attaching your CV.
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