Lifting and Handling Engineer
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £22 to £28 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Umbrella rate available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire, CH4 0DR |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH168168_1759159944 |
Summary
Lifting and Handling Engineer
Location: Broughton - onsite requirement
Contract: Until 08/04/2026 (potential extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: Scaled pay rate around £25ph - Umbrella option available
Security Clearance: BPSS
Our client is seeking a talented Lifting and Handling Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering Safety Department at the Broughton site. You will play a key role in ensuring safe and compliant lifting operations, supporting both day-to-day business and future projects.
Key Responsibilities- Provide LOLER advice and guidance to support operational business queries.
- Create and modify Lift Plans and Lifting Instructions.
- Act as LOLER Appointed Person for abnormality management.
- Conduct risk assessments and method statements to ensure legal compliance.
- Perform LOLER compliance checks and surveillance.
- Support continuous improvement and future projects as LOLER Appointed Person.
Essential:
- Background and experience in Lifting and Handling.
- Knowledge of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and BS:7121.
- Previous experience in roles such as Slinger, Banks-person, Crane Driver.
- Preferably a Lifting Specialist, Supervisor, or LOLER Coach.
- Lifting Appointed Person A62/A61 or equivalent qualification.
- Technical background in the lifting industry, with knowledge of legislation, regulations, and codes of practice (BS7121, LOLER, PUWER).
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting continuous improvement and future projects.
- Experience in abnormality management and compliance surveillance.
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Paid overtime at premium rates.
- Opportunity to work with a leading aerospace company.
- Dynamic and supportive team environment.
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Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.