Technical Lifting Solutions Lead (Appointed Person)

Ainscough Crane Hire; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual retention bonus

Company car

24 days annual leave (+ service days)

Group life assurance 3x salary

Pension 4% employer / 5% employee

Job summary

Ainscough Crane Hire, based in Lancaster, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function at the Lancaster depot. You will translate site visits and crane expertise into safe, practical lifting solutions and drive commercial outcomes from enquiry to completion.

The role requires an Appointed Person with crane and contract lift experience, plus strong health and safety knowledge and customer-facing confidence. A UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Appointed Person with crane/contract lift knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence and strong Health & Safety understanding.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out customer site visits and develop opportunities into confirmed hire contracts.
• Work with customers at all levels to establish the most effective lifting solution.
• Produce high-quality site surveys, method statements, drawings and risk assessments.
• Ensure all lifting solutions meet industry standards and company procedures.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards under commercial pressure.
• Take ownership from enquiry through completion.
• Provide technical support to the depot team.
• Build strong customer relationships and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Appointed Person (CPCS A61)

Contract lift experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Geographical knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English (A*-C)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ainscough Crane Hire, based in Lancaster, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function at the Lancaster depot. You will translate site visits and crane expertise into safe, practical lifting solutions and drive commercial outcomes from enquiry to completion.

The role requires an Appointed Person with crane and contract lift experience, plus strong health and safety knowledge and customer-facing confidence. A UK driving license is essential.