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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