Lifting Coordinator & HSE

Mitsubishi Power EMEA; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power EMEA is seeking an experienced Lifting Coordinator & HSE to join our Outage Services team. This dual role combines lift planning during project preparation with on-site leadership of lifting operations during outages and maintenance activities.

You will plan and coordinate lifts, supervise Crane Operators and Riggers, ensure compliance with LOLER/PUWER and UK health and safety law, maintain lift records, and travel UK/Ireland as required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in lifting operations or related field.
• Experience in lifting plan development, risk assessments and method statements.
• Knowledge of UK HSE legislation and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop lift plans for various operations, identifying hazards and controls.
• Lead and coordinate lifting operations during outages with on-site teams.
• Maintain lifting documentation and records throughout projects.
• Provide guidance on equipment selection and compliance with LO[LER] and PUWER.

Skills

Lifting operations

Leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Project coordination

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate

Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

Tools

LOLER & PUWER compliance

Lifting planning software

CAD (advantage)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lifting Coordinator & HSEto join our Outage Services team. This is a dual-role position combining detailed lift planning during project preparation with on-site leadership of lifting operations during outages and maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all lifting operations are planned, coordinated and executed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with UK legislation, industry standards and company procedures. This role is ideal for an experienced lifting professional who is passionate about safety, thrives in a dynamic outage environment and enjoys working collaboratively across engineering and operational teams.

Regular travel throughout the UK and Ireland will be required, with occasional travel across the wider EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

Lift Planning

• Develop comprehensive lift plans for a wide range of lifting operations, ensuring all hazards are identified and suitable control measures are implemented.
• Prepare lifting-related risk assessments and method statements for outage and maintenance activities.
• Select appropriate lifting equipment, cranes and accessories, ensuring all equipment is certified, suitable for purpose and compliant with LOLER and PUWER requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on customer-supplied lifting equipment and tooling requirements for each outage.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and site teams to gather the information required to produce safe and effective lift plans.
• Maintain accurate lifting documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of lifting procedures in line with the Company's Quality Management System.
• Lead and coordinate all lifting operations during outages, ensuring activities are carried out in accordance with approved lift plans.
• Provide leadership and direction to Crane Operators, Lift Supervisors, Riggers and all personnel involved in lifting activities.
• Monitor compliance with company procedures, client requirements and relevant UK health and safety legislation.
• Stop lifting operations immediately where unsafe conditions or unsafe behaviours are identified.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all lifting operations on site, ensuring effective communication between the lifting team, site management and project stakeholders.
• Adapt lifting plans where required in response to changing site conditions while maintaining safety and operational efficiency.
• Support investigations into lifting incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of the Outage Team, promoting a positive safety culture across all activities.
• Lead safety initiatives relating to lifting operations and contribute to wider site HS&E objectives.
• Assist with accident and incident investigations and implement appropriate preventative measures.
• Coordinate End of Outage HS&E reports, project close-out reviews and lessons learned activities, providing recommendations for continual improvement.
• Provide feedback and continuous improvement recommendations to Field Service and Programme Management teams.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required to support the organisation's Health, Safety and Environmental commitments.
• Deliver internal awareness sessions and guidance on standard lifting practices, specialist tooling and lifting compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification such as:
  • CPCS A61 Appointed Person
  • AP62 Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor
  • ECITB Appointed Person – Moving Loads
  • Or equivalent recognised qualification.
• NEBOSH National Certificate (or currently working towards).
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in lifting operations.
• Previous experience within a Safety Advisor role would be advantageous.
• Comprehensive knowledge of:
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • LOLER
  • PUWER
  • Safe systems of work for lifting operations.
• Experience developing lift plans, lifting risk assessments and method statements.
• Knowledge of lifting planning software or CAD is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Additional Information

At Mitsubishi Power EMEA, we are committed to building a workplace where people feel respected, included and able to contribute.

Our strength comes from the different experiences, perspectives and expertise of our people. Across our business, we work with colleagues from a wide range of countries, cultures, disciplines and backgrounds, and we believe this diversity helps us make better decisions, solve complex problems and deliver stronger outcomes for our customers.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and potential. We are committed to providing a fair and consistent recruitment process, giving every candidate the opportunity to demonstrate what they can bring to the role.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to understand how we can best support you.