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Ainscough Crane Hire; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for business use

24 days' annual leave

Group Life Assurance

Ainscough Advantage benefits

Online payslips and HR portal

Staff forums

Job summary

Ainscough Crane Hire is seeking an experienced Lift Supervisor to join our Preston depot. You will ensure safe, well-executed lifting operations in line with approved plans and industry standards.

Ideal candidates hold a CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor Blue Card and have prior supervision experience. A CPCS A61 Appointed Person Blue Card is desirable for Grade 1, with strong risk assessment and communication skills to protect crew and clients.

Qualifications

• CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor Blue Card.
• CPCS A61 Appointed Person Blue Card (desirable, but necessary for Grade 1 Supervisor).
• Experience as Crane/Lift Supervisor.
• Experience working in an Appointed Person environment.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations and BS7121 Parts 1 and 3.
• Ability to interpret Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Lift Plans.
• Excellent communication and the confidence to give clear direction.
• Professional, safety-first approach to your work.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise lifting operations in accordance with approved Method Statements and Lift Plans.
• Interpret Risk Assessments, Method Statements and associated drawings.
• Brief and provide clear instructions to the lifting team.
• Monitor lifting operations and intervene to maintain safe practices.
• Stop an operation if unsafe, escalating to the Appointed Person as required.
• Work in line with BS7121 Parts 1 and 3 and the company safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers, site teams and colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes without compromising safety.

Skills

CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor Blue Card

CPCS A61 Appointed Person Blue Card

Crane/Lift Supervisor experience

Appointed Person environment

BS7121 Parts 1 & 3 knowledge

Risk Assessments/Method Statements/Lif

Clear communication

Safety-first mindset

Job description

Rarely available. Highly skilled. A role where your experience really matters.

Ainscough Crane Hire is looking for an experienced Lift Supervisor to join our Preston depot.

If you hold a CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor (Blue Card) and have the experience and confidence to take responsibility for safe, well-executed lifting operations, this is an opportunity worth taking notice of.

Lift Supervisor opportunities like this don't come along every day. You'll be joining the UK's leading crane company, working alongside experienced lifting professionals and playing a key role in delivering safe, efficient and successful operations for our customers.

What you'll be doing

As a Lift Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the safe and effective supervision of lifting operations, making sure work is carried out in line with the agreed plan, method statements and relevant industry standards.

• Direct and supervise lifting operations in accordance with approved Method Statements and Lift Plans.
• Interpret Risk Assessments, Method Statements and associated drawings.
• Brief and provide clear instructions to the lifting team.
• Monitor lifting operations and intervene where necessary to maintain safe working practices.
• Stop an operation where you believe it is unsafe, escalating to the Appointed Person where required.
• Work in accordance with BS7121 Parts 1 and 3 and Ainscough's own safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers, site teams and colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to improve the way we work, without ever compromising safety.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who knows lifting operations, understands the responsibility that comes with supervising them and isn't afraid to make the right call when it matters.

• A valid CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor Blue Card.
• A valid CPCS A61 Appointed Person Blue Card (desirable, but necessary for Grade 1 Supervisor level)
• Previous experience as a Crane/Lift Supervisor.
• Experience working in an Appointed Person environment.
• A strong understanding of lifting operations and BS7121 Parts 1 and 3.
• The ability to understand and work from Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Lift Plans.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to give clear direction.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices, regardless of who is involved.
• A professional, safety-first approach to your work.

Why Ainscough?

At Ainscough, we're proud of the people and expertise behind every lift. You'll be joining a business where safety comes first, experience is valued and our teams work together to get the job done properly.

In return, we offer:

• Company van for business use.
• 24 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Ainscough Advantage - access to a range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Online access to payslips, holiday booking and personal information.
• Opportunities to have your say through our staff forums.

Ainscough Crane Hire is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and consider candidates based on merit and business need. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.