Crane Appointed Person – Data Centre Lifts Lead

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading employer

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is seeking an experienced Crane Appointed Person for a major data centre project in Blyth, United Kingdom. This site-based role focuses on planning, coordinating, and safely executing all lifting operations in compliance with statutory requirements and project standards.

You will develop Lift Plans, manage Appointed Persons, and mentor less experienced APs while ensuring all lifts are thoroughly reviewed and signed off before execution.

Qualifications

• CPCS Appointed Person (A61) or equivalent recognised lifting operations qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience planning and managing crane lifting operations on large-scale construction, engineering, or data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7121, lifting legislation, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to develop lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements for routine and complex lifts.
• Experience coordinating crane operators, lifting teams, and subcontractors on live construction sites.
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management, organisation, planning, and control of all lifting operations on the project.
• Develop, review, approve, and issue Lift Plans for all lifting activities, ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and fully compliant with statutory requirements and project standards.
• Ensure that all lifting operations are fully planned and controlled, with no activities overlooked or undertaken without an approved Lift Plan.
• Manage and oversee all Appointed Persons (APs) under their control, ensuring: Roles, interfaces, levels of authority, and areas of responsibility are clearly defined and understood.
• All APs are formally appointed in writing following verification of their competence.
• Assign mentors to Appointed Persons where required, supporting professional development and providing guidance to newly qualified or less experienced APs.
• Provide ongoing support to APs, actively seeking feedback and addressing any issues or concerns raised.
• Ensure the Lift Supervisor and all members of the lifting team are fully briefed on the scope, contents, and limitations of each Lift Plan prior to execution.
• Confirm that Lift Plans are only issued once adequate review and approval has been completed, and all identified issues or risks have been satisfactorily addressed.
• Monitor lifting operations on site to ensure compliance with approved Lift Plans, stopping works where unsafe practices or deviations are identified.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture, ensuring lifting operations are executed in line with best practice and project safety objectives.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Lifting operations knowledge

Education

CPCS Appointed Person (A61) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is seeking an experienced Crane Appointed Person for a major data centre project in Blyth, United Kingdom. This site-based role focuses on planning, coordinating, and safely executing all lifting operations in compliance with statutory requirements and project standards.

You will develop Lift Plans, manage Appointed Persons, and mentor less experienced APs while ensuring all lifts are thoroughly reviewed and signed off before execution.