Lifting Engineer

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  INDL