What's on Offer
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* 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 xxuwjjq
* 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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