What's on Offer
Structured development programme towards NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts
Funded training towards Appointed Person status, including LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998
Generous pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Long-term career development within a well-invested engineering manufacturer
The Lifting Engineer Opportunity
This is a development role for an engineering graduate looking to build a specialist career in lifting operations. Based within a busy manufacturing environment, you will support experienced Appointed Persons in the planning and documentation of lifting arrangements, with a clear and fully funded pathway to formal competence. If you have a strong safety mindset and the drive to develop in a safety-critical discipline, this is an opportunity worth pursuing.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the preparation of lift plans, method statements and risk assessments in line with LOLER Regulation 8
Interpreting engineering drawings to understand load characteristics, centres of gravity and slinging arrangements
Specifying standard lifting accessories including chain slings, shackles and lifting beams
Documenting and maintaining controlled lifting records in line with company procedures
Working with production, engineering and H&S teams to gather information and communicate lifting requirements
Contributing to near-miss reporting, lessons learned and standardisation of lifting solutions
Identifying opportunities to improve lifting safety, ergonomics and efficiency
What We're Looking For
Engineering Degree
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
A genuine commitment to safety and a professional approach in a regulated environment
Willingness to undertake safety-critical formal qualifications
1–2 years' experience in manufacturing, construction or heavy industry (desirable)
CAD software experience (desirable)
Keywords: Lifting Engineer, Graduate Engineering, LOLER Engineer, Appointed Person Lifting, Lifting Operations Engineer, Engineering Graduate
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