Part-Time Appointed Person – Lifting Operations Lead

RGM Recruitment Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

RGM Recruitment Ltd invites an experienced Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to support construction and infrastructure projects on a rotational, part-time basis across Kent, Surrey and East Sussex. The role focuses on reviewing, maintaining and updating lifting plans for routine excavator lifts.

You will act as the single AP across all sites, ensuring compliance with LOLER and BS 7121, and coordinating with site managers and operators to keep lifting operations safe and auditable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification.
• Solid knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and BS 7121 standards.
• Experience reviewing and updating lifting plans across live sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Appointed Person in accordance with LOLER and BS 7121.
• Review and amend lifting plans across sites.
• Produce and update plans for routine excavator lifts.
• Ensure plans reflect excavator capacities, ground conditions and lift frequency.
• Carry out periodic site visits to review operations and confirm plans remain valid.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Supervisors and Operators to ensure plans are followed.

Skills

Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

LOLER & PUWER knowledge

BS 7121 compliance

Lifting plan development

Excavator lifting capacities

Site risk assessment

Independent multi-site work

Education

Recognised Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification

Job description

RGM Recruitment Ltd invites an experienced Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) to support construction and infrastructure projects on a rotational, part-time basis across Kent, Surrey and East Sussex. The role focuses on reviewing, maintaining and updating lifting plans for routine excavator lifts.

You will act as the single AP across all sites, ensuring compliance with LOLER and BS 7121, and coordinating with site managers and operators to keep lifting operations safe and auditable.