Appointed Person

Milbank Concrete Products Ltd.; Earls Colne; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Free onsite parking

23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑r

Job summary

Milbank Concrete Products Ltd. is seeking an experienced lifting operations professional to prepare lift plans and RAMS for precast concrete products across sites in the southeast. You will act as the main point of contact for site managers and clients, ensuring safe, compliant lifting solutions.

The role requires CPCS Appointed Person certification, a full UK driving licence, and strong planning skills. You will travel predominately from a car or home base with occasional trips to the Essex HQ,

Qualifications

• CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) is required.
• A valid Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with heavy lifting in construction environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate lift plans, RAMS, and method statements for concrete products across multiple sites.
• Manage lifting projects from initial surveys to client sign-off and execution.
• Act as primary point of contact for site managers and clients, ensuring professional communication.
• Select cranes and lifting accessories based on load, site conditions and ground bearing capacity.
• Ensure compliance with LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, BS 7121, CDM 2015 and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Plan RAMS and lifting plans for client approval before work begins.
• Work mobile from a car/home with occasional trips to the EC HQ, maintaining safety and efficiency.

Skills

Crane planning

Site surveys

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CPCS Appointed Person

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Crane Expert / planning software

Job description

Industry Sectors

Manufacturing, Concrete Pre-cast Products

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate lift plans/method statements/risk assessments for concrete products we manufacture on multiple sites/customers across the south-east (Kent/Surry/Sussex/S London).
• Manage projects (single houses, large housing developments, flats, care homes).
• Carry out site surveys.
• Act as the primary point of contact for site managers and clients, maintaining professionalism and diplomacy.
• Compliance with LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, BS 7121, and CDM 2015.
• Asses, plan and prepare RAMS and lift plans to clients for approval before work begins.
• Select appropriate cranes and lifting accessories based on load, site conditions, and ground bearing capacity ensuring value engineering lift plans for customers.
• Assess and respond to unforeseen site issues.
• Understand the flooring installation process to ensure lifting plans align with construction requirements.
• Ensure all lifting operations comply with Health & Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and company policies.
• Mobile role working from a car/home predominantly with occasional trips to the HQ in EC.
• Customer focused including conflict resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure all lifting operations meet statutory and company safety standards.

Objectives

• Deliver safe, compliant lifting operations.
• Build strong working relationships with site teams and clients.

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in timely manor.
• Accurate documentation and clear communication.
• Zero lifting incidents or near misses.
• Problem solving, thinking outside the box.

Behaviours

• Professional, confident, and solution focused.
• Resilient under pressure; adaptable to changing site conditions.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of precast concrete installation. – desirable
• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Proficient in Crane Expert or equivalent planning software.
• Commercial awareness of contract terms and cost implications.

Essential Qualifications

• CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with heavy lifting in construction environments – desirable.

Terms & Conditions

• Health Care
• Free onsite parking
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated).