LOLER COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR

SHEARWATER MARINE SERVICES LIMITED; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Job summary

Shearwater Marine Services Limited is seeking a detail-driven LOLER Compliance Administrator to manage day-to-day LOLER record keeping and scheduling of examinations. You will ensure accuracy of certificates, inspection reports, and action tracking, supporting health, safety and legal compliance across lifting equipment.

The role requires experience in compliance/administration, a solid understanding of LOLER, and strong organisational and communication skills to coordinate with inspectors,

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, administration, health and safety or a similar environment.
• Understanding of LOLER requirements and lifting equipment compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience maintaining databases, registers or compliance records.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the LOLER lifting equipment register.
• Coordinate and schedule LOLER examinations and inspections.
• Monitor examination dates and arrange re-certification before expiry.
• Maintain accurate records of LOLER certificates and inspection reports.
• Review inspection reports and record defects, recommendations or remedial actions.
• Support audits by providing LOLER documentation and records.

Skills

Highly organised

Methodical

Deadline-driven

Compliance records management

Attention to detail

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Company

Shearwater Marine Services has a well respected background supporting marine based infrastructure projects. Our company has recognised pedigree from underwater inspection, maintenance and repair contracts to large scale, high profile, marine construction and diving projects.

Working with Shearwater Marine

Our Company

Shearwater Marine Services has a well respected background supporting marine based infrastructure projects. Our company has recognised pedigree from underwater inspection, maintenance and repair contracts to large scale, high profile, marine construction and diving projects.

We have high customer retention and an excellent reputation for providing invaluable and professional assistance to construction industries, renewable energy providers, defence, local government agencies, utilities providers, ports and harbour authorities, consultant engineering firms and shipping and ferry companies.

The Role

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused LOLER Compliance Administrator to join our team and take responsibility for the day-to-day administration and coordination of our lifting equipment compliance requirements. The successful candidate will ensure that LOLER records are accurate and up to date. That statutory thorough examinations are scheduled and completed on time, and any defects or actions identified are properly recorded and followed through to completion. This is an important role in supporting the organisation's health, safety and legal compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the company's LOLER lifting equipment register.
• Coordinate and schedule LOLER examinations and inspections.
• Monitor examination dates and arrange re-certification of equipment prior to expiry.
• Maintain accurate records of LOLER certificates, examination reports and associated documentation.
• Review inspection reports and record any defects, recommendations or remedial actions.
• Follow up outstanding actions and ensure issues are escalated where necessary.
• Liaise with LOLER inspectors, contractors, engineers, maintenance teams and equipment users.
• Track overdue examinations and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Assist with ensuring defective or unsafe lifting equipment is taken out of service where required.
• Prepare regular compliance reports for management.
• Provide LOLER documentation and records during audits and inspections.
• Ensure lifting equipment records remain accurate, traceable and accessible.
• Support continuous improvement of LOLER compliance processes and procedures.

Required Skills

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, methodical and confident managing compliance records and deadlines.

You Will Have

• Previous experience in compliance, administration, health and safety, engineering, facilities or a similar environment.
• A good understanding of LOLER requirements and lifting equipment compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience maintaining databases, registers or compliance records.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal teams and external contractors.
• The ability to identify issues and expedite appropriately.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience administering LOLER compliance.
• Knowledge of PUWER and other relevant workplace health and safety legislation.
• Experience coordinating statutory inspections or thorough examinations.
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, logistics or facilities environment.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or another relevant health and safety qualification.

Benefits

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Be part of a growing and ambitious business