Lifting Engineer / Appointed Person

Hugh Simpson (Contractors) Ltd. is the largest crane hire and heavy lifting services company based in Caithness. A post has arisen for a LIFTING ENGINEER/ APPOINTED PERSON to join our team on a full time basis.

Key responsibilities include:
• Develop detailed lifting and rigging plans in accordance with LOLER and BS 7121 regulations using CAD.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cranes and equipment for the job requirements.
• Develop risk assessment and method statement documentation for lifting operations.
• Coordinate and supervise crane and lifting activities.
• Liaise with customer, lifting operations team to ensure safe execution of lifting tasks.
• Ensure all lifting operations adhere to industry best practices and company policies.
• Conduct pre-lift meetings and toolbox talks to communicate lifting plans and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of lifting operations, including permits and records.
• Provide technical guidance on lifting methodologies and equipment selection.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and assist in audits and inspections.

Requirements:
• Proven experience in lifting operations and ability to interpret drawings and crane load charts.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and BS 7121.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
•Ability to work in high-pressure environments and make critical safety decisions.
•Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Desirable Qualifications
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations), or the desire to achieve the qualification.
• Lift supervisor and Slinger Signaller certification.
• Experience working with mobile cranes, plant, rigging equipment.

Please note- the applicant may need to work also on sites out with the county on occasions- ability to travel and work flexible hours including additional hours/ shifts, some weekends is essential for this post. Where travelling to site is required, a company vehicle will be provided.

We offer:
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime and guaranteed basic hours
• Company transport and accommodation when working away from home
• 29 days holiday of which 20 days will be average pay

If you are interested in this role we would be delighted if you could send your CV to personnel@hughsimpson.co.uk.

Our Ref: CBIJV-286

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