Appointed Person
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Position: Appointed Person
Reporting to: Senior Contracts Manager
Location: Milbank Concrete Products, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2NS
Industry Sectors: Manufacturing, Concrete Pre-cast Products
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate lift plans/method statements/risk assessments for concrete products we manufacture on multiple sites/customers across the south-east (Kent/Surry/Sussex/S London).
- Manage projects (single houses, large housing developments, flats, care homes).
- Carry out site surveys.
- Act as the primary point of contact for site managers and clients, maintaining professionalism and diplomacy.
- Compliance with LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, BS 7121, and CDM 2015.
- Asses, plan and prepare RAMS and lift plans to clients for approval before work begins.
- Select appropriate cranes and lifting accessories based on load, site conditions, and ground bearing capacity ensuring value engineering lift plans for customers.
- Assess and respond to unforeseen site issues.
- Understand the flooring installation process to ensure lifting plans align with construction requirements.
- Ensure all lifting operations comply with Health & Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and company policies.
- Mobile role working from a car/home predominantly with occasional trips to the HQ in EC.
- Customer focused including conflict resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a proactive safety culture.
- Ensure all lifting operations meet statutory and company safety standards.
Objectives
- Deliver safe, compliant lifting operations.
- Build strong working relationships with site teams and clients.
- Minimise delays and optimise crane utilisation.
Critical Success Factors
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in timely manor.
- Accurate documentation and clear communication.
- Zero lifting incidents or near misses.
- Problem solving, thinking outside the box.
Behaviours
- Professional, confident, and solution focused.
- Resilient under pressure; adaptable to changing site conditions.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of precast concrete installation. – desirable
- Strong planning and organisational ability.
- Proficient in Crane Expert or equivalent planning software.
- Effective communicator (phone, email, face-to-face).
- Commercial awareness of contract terms and cost implications.
Essential Qualifications
- CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with heavy lifting in construction environments – desirable.
Terms & Conditions
- Competitive starting salary
- Health Care
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated).