Lifting Ops Lead - Appointed Person (Marine)

Sunseeker International Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 6% employer

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave increases with service

Health Assured EAP

Mental Health First Aiders

Death in service scheme

Perkbox employee discounts

Job summary

Sunseeker International is seeking an experienced Lifting Operations & Support Services Lead to provide technical leadership for lifting operations across multiple Poole sites. You will act as Lead Appointed Person, overseeing safe and compliant crane activities, audits and training, while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires expert knowledge of LOLER and PUWER, strong stakeholder influence, and a track record in complex lifting environments within manufacturing or marine settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex lifting operations.
• Extensive knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and lifting industry best practice.
• Experience creating, reviewing, and approving lift plans and risk assessments.
• Strong auditing, compliance, and contractor management experience.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through influence and build relationships across a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Appointed Person for all lifting operations across multiple Sunseeker sites.
• Plan, coordinate, and procure mobile crane services.
• Develop and approve lift plans for complex and high-risk lifting activities.
• Drive cost reduction through improved crane utilisation and lift planning.
• Audit Appointed Persons, lifting operations, equipment and contractor compliance.
• Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Manage lifting equipment inspection, testing, certification and statutory programs.
• Review lift plans, RAMS and risk assessments.
• Develop company lifting standards, procedures and best practices.
• Provide coaching and technical support to internal Appointed Persons.
• Plan and coordinate lifting, plant and operator training programmes.
• Support Production Engineering, Facilities and Capital Projects with major lifts and machinery moves.
• Assist with supplier tenders for crane operations, inspections and training providers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and management reporting.

Skills

Lifting operations management

Contractor management

Auditing

Risk assessments

Planning & lifting plans

Stakeholder influence

Education

CPCS Appointed Person (Blue Card)

Crane Supervisor Certification

Slinger/Signaller Certification

Crane Operator Certification

IOSH Managing Safely

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Sunseeker International is seeking an experienced Lifting Operations & Support Services Lead to provide technical leadership for lifting operations across multiple Poole sites. You will act as Lead Appointed Person, overseeing safe and compliant crane activities, audits and training, while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires expert knowledge of LOLER and PUWER, strong stakeholder influence, and a track record in complex lifting environments within manufacturing or marine settings.