CPCS Appointed Person - CAD / Lift Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Family-run business

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

SER Limited in Manchester is recruiting an experienced CPCS Appointed Person to join our engineering team. The role concentrates on CAD-based lift planning, RAMS development and ensuring lifting operations are prepared safely and efficiently.

This is an office-based post with occasional site work, requiring clear communication with engineers, project managers and clients to deliver compliant lift plans. Salary £50-£55k DOE, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS Appointed Person qualification and experience in lifting operations.
• RAMS preparation and risk assessment experience.
• Strong CAD experience to produce detailed lift plans.
• Knowledge of lifting regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed lift plans using CAD for safe and efficient lifting operations.
• Prepare RAMS for lifting operations and engineering projects.
• Plan and coordinate lifting activities involving cranes and heavy machinery.
• Support projects including factory relocations and machinery installations.
• Review drawings, lifting requirements, and site information to determine lifting methods.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers and clients to ensure plans meet safety and operational needs.
• Ensure documentation complies with health and safety standards and regulations.
• Provide input during planning stages of complex lifting projects.

Skills

CPCS Appointed Person

CAD experience

RAMS preparation

Lifting operations

Safety regulations

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CPCS Appointed Person - CAD / Lift Planning

North Manchester (Office-Based) Occasional site work

£50 - £55 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.

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.
• Confident communicator, capable of working alongside engineers, project managers and external

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