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Appointed Person - Renfrewshire

Ref: 305 Date Posted: Friday 03 Feb 2023

2020 Recruitment are working with a engineering client who are looking to add an Appointed Person to their Renfrew team on a permanent basis.

This is an opportunity to work with a market leader that offers career opportunities and development to their staff.

Reporting to the Health, Safety & Facility Manager you will play a key part in ensuring Health and Safety is being monitored and communicated to all staff.

The Role

As Appointed Person Lifting Operations & Safety supervisor you will be involved in the planning and execution of all lifting related activities and for maintaining high levels of safety. You will have strong leadership capabilities and aim to mentor all lifting trained personnel in a right first-time attitude. Daily and weekly reporting requirements to your line manager and any other works as deemed relevant to the role.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Appointed Person your duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Liaising with Managers and staff regarding H&S matters, offering advice and assistance when required.
  • Monitoring all H&S activities across a multi-site complex, ensuring that the company remains compliant with legislation.
  • Completing regular site inspections and audits to monitor compliance with HSE requirements and drawing up corrective action plans to address identified non-compliances.
  • Be responsible for the day to day running of all lifting personnel and related tasks.
  • Lifting gear stock control and inspections.
  • Develop, implement, continually improve, and communicate lifting plans for lifts on site.
  • Carry out risk assessments and be able to select and brief supervisors to ensure sufficient planning, supervision, and safe execution of lifting operations.
  • Co-ordinate and be present to supervise lifting activities in accordance with the lifting plan.
  • Ensure that only registered and appointed crane operator, certified signaler, and rigger participate in any lifting operation involving the use of any cranes.
  • Ensure that crane operators conduct daily checks of their assigned lifting machines and appliances prior to the start of their work-shift.
  • Brief all crane operators, riggers, and signalmen on the safe lifting procedures in place.
  • Check the validity of lifting machine certificate by Approved Person and maintenance inspection program.
  • Ensure that safe lifting procedures are for any lifting operation.

Requirements

To be considered for the Appointed Persons role you must have the following skills & experience:

  • Detailed knowledge and understanding or experience of other roles within a lifting operation such as supervision, slinging or crane operation.
  • Experience or hold relevant safety qualifications.
  • Hold an SVQ/NVQ Level 4 Controlling Lifting Operations for Appointed Person.
  • Detailed understanding of LOLER and BS7121 requirements & other industry applicable regulations and practices.
  • A track record of making intelligent evidence-based decisions using various sources of data and resolving conflicting operational priorities.
  • Demonstrable experience in reviewing and updating complex engineering documentation and participating in extensive discussions covering many disciplines and specialist subject matters with respect to solving challenging lifting operations related problems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload.
  • Proficient use of MS Office software and ideally CAD packages with well-developed presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Package

As the Appointed Person you will be offered the following package:

  • Hourly rate of £21.46
  • Permanent contract
  • Career development
  • Company incentives
  • Various benefits

Apply

To apply for this position or to learn more please contact Robert at 2020 Recruitment.