Lift Supervisor

Matchtech Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Lift Supervisor / Slinger Signaller for an active tunnelling and shaft project in the United Kingdom. The candidate must hold a Lift Supervisor ticket and a Slinger/Signaller ticket, with previous tunnelling and shaft sinking experience.

The role involves coordinating lifting operations on site, liaising with crane operators and tunnelling teams, and ensuring compliance with lift plans and safety systems of work throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Lift Supervisor ticket.
• Must hold a valid Slinger/Signaller ticket.
• Proven experience in active tunnelling and underground works.
• Experience with shaft sinking operations.
• Experience around sheet piling and 15m ID shafts.
• Strong coordination of lifting operations and crane teams.
• Solid understanding of lift plans and safe systems of work.

Skills

Lift Supervisor

Slinger/Signaller

Tunnelling

Shaft works

Sheet piling

Health & safety

Crane coordination

Job description

Lift Supervisor / Slinger Signaller - Active Tunnelling

We are currently looking for an experienced Lift Supervisor with a valid Slinger/Signaller ticket to join an active tunnelling and shaft project.

Start Date: 5th October 2026
Project: Active Tunnelling / Shaft Works

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Lift Supervisor
• Valid Lift Supervisor ticket
• Valid Slinger/Signaller ticket
• Previous experience within active tunnelling and underground works
• Experience working on shaft sinking operations
• Experience working with or around sheet piling
• Comfortable working on a 15m internal diameter (ID) shaft
• Strong experience supervising and coordinating lifting operations
• Good understanding of lift plans and safe systems of work
• Confident coordinating with crane operators, slingers and tunnelling teams
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Relevant site qualifications