Appointed Person: Contract Lifting Operations Lead

Clearview Services Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Career Development

Job summary

The Appointed Person (AP) is responsible for the planning, organisation, control, and execution of lifting operations under contract lift arrangements. The AP ensures all lifting activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with legal and industry standards.

With this you can expect the following benefits from Clearview: Highly competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Career Development.

Qualifications

• CPCS / NPORS Appointed Person qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of LOLER 1998 and BS 7121
• Experience planning complex and high-risk lifts
• Ability to read technical drawings and calculate load weights and radii

Responsibilities

• Plan all lifting operations in accordance with LOLER, BS 7121, and company procedures
• Produce and approve lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS)
• Select suitable lifting equipment, cranes, and accessories for each operation
• Define lifting methods, crane positions, load weights, radii, and ground bearing pressures
• Attend site to survey lifting areas, identifying hazards and constraints
• Liaise with clients, principal contractors, site managers, and lifting teams
• Ensure lifting operations are supervised by a competent Lift Supervisor
• Brief lifting teams prior to operations and ensure all personnel understand the lift plan
• Suspend lifting operations where unsafe conditions exist
• Act as the duty holder for lifting operations under contract lift agreements
• Ensure contractual obligations and scope of lifting responsibilities are clearly defined
• Maintain records of lift plans, permits, and lifting documentation

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CPCS / NPORS Appointed Person qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

The Appointed Person (AP) is responsible for the planning, organisation, control, and execution of lifting operations under contract lift arrangements. The AP ensures all lifting activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with legal and industry standards.

With this you can expect the following benefits from Clearview: Highly competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Career Development.