Appointed Person Lifting Operations

Appointed Person - Lifting OperationsHOURS:40 HoursLOCATION: Manchester (UK Wide travel and some overnight stays required) SALARY: £40,000 - £48,000 plus benefitsYour new companyHaysare delighted to be working with our client, one of the UK's biggest FacilitiesManagement and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse,blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools andgovernment offices. Our client has nearly 100,000 members of staff across overa 100 office locations and thousands of customers and services offered acrossthe country.Your new role

• Take full ownership of ensuring that lifting operations are planned and executed safely, efficiently and in line with legislation and industry best practice.
• Plan lifting operations from end to end, ensuring correct sequencing and safe execution.
• Produce detailedrisk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for each lifting activity.
• Select suitable lifting equipment, materials and competent personnel for each lift.
• Supervise and monitor lifting activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations at all stages.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as an Appointed Person, including producing lift plans and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage multiple lifting operations simultaneously while maintaining high safety standards.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with strong organisational capability.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience in industrial or telecoms lifting operations environments.
• Demonstrable understanding of lifting legislation and industry practice (e.g., LOLER, BS 7121).

Personal Attributes

• Confident decision-maker with a strong sense of accountability.
• Clear and professional communicator with excellent stakeholder-management skills.
• Highly organised, with an ability to plan, coordinate and oversee multiple operations.
• Proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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