CPCS Appointed Person - CAD / Lift Planning

SER Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Family run business

Job summary

SER Limited is recruiting an experienced CPCS Appointed Person to join our engineering team in North Manchester (office-based with occasional site work). The role focuses on planning and coordinating lifting operations, producing detailed lift plans using CAD, and ensuring RAMS and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will bring strong CAD skills, RAMS experience and a solid background in lifting operations, supporting projects across manufacturing, nuclear and construction sectors.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS Appointed Person qualification.
• Experience in lifting industry involving cranes or heavy machinery.
• Strong CAD experience to produce lift plans.
• RAMS preparation experience.
• Knowledge of lifting regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with engineers and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed lift plans using CAD, ensuring lifting activities are planned safely and efficiently.
• Prepare RAMS for lifting operations and engineering projects.
• Plan and coordinate lifting activities involving cranes, heavy machinery and specialist equipment.
• Support projects involving factory relocations and machinery installations.
• Review technical drawings and site information to determine suitable lifting methods.
• Liaise with internal engineering teams, project managers and clients to ensure plans meet requirements.
• Ensure lifting documentation complies with health and safety standards.
• Provide technical input throughout planning stages of complex lifting and machinery movement projects.

Skills

CPCS Appointed Person

Lifting industry experience

CAD experience

RAMS preparation

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

CPCS Appointed Person - CAD / Lift Planning
North Manchester (Office-Based) Occasional site work
£50,(Apply online only) - £55,(Apply online only) DOE
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. 22 days annual leave plus bank. Office based. Discretionary Christmas bonus. Family run business

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced CPCS Appointed Person to join an established engineering business operating within the heavy lifting, machinery installation and industrial relocation sectors.

This is an office-based position suited to an individual with a strong background in lifting operations, excellent technical planning capabilities and experience producing detailed lift plans using CAD.

You will play a key role in the planning and coordination of complex lifting activities, supporting projects across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, nuclear and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed lift plans using CAD, ensuring all lifting activities are planned safely and efficiently.
• Prepare comprehensive Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for lifting operations and engineering projects.
• Plan and coordinate lifting activities involving cranes, heavy machinery and specialist lifting equipment.
• Support projects involving factory relocations, machinery installations and equipment removal.
• Review technical drawings, lifting requirements and site information to determine suitable lifting methods.
• Liaise with internal engineering teams, project managers and clients to ensure lifting plans meet operational and safety requirements.
• Ensure all lifting documentation complies with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards and best practices.
• Provide technical input throughout the planning stages of complex lifting and machinery movement projects.

Essential Requirements

• Valid CPCS Appointed Person qualification - essential.
• Proven experience within the lifting industry, ideally involving cranes, heavy machinery or industrial lifting operations.
• Strong CAD experience, with the ability to produce accurate and detailed lift plans.
• Demonstrable experience preparing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Sound understanding of lifting regulations, safe systems of work and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, capable of working alongside engineers, project managers and external

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