Appointed Person Lifting Operations
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | M45 8FJ |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 89427 |
Summary
Join Mitie - the future of high‑performing placesROLE: Appointed Person - Lifting OperationsHOURS: 40 HoursLOCATION: Manchester (UK Wide travel and some overnight stays required)
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an experienced Appointed Person (AP) to support the safe planning, management and execution of lifting operations across our Telecoms projects. As operational demand increases, this role strengthens our capacity while maintaining the high safety and delivery standards expected within Vantage Solutions.
Role Responsibilities
-Take full ownership of ensuring that lifting operations are planned and executed safely, efficiently and in line with legislation and industry best practice.
-Plan lifting operations from end to end, ensuring correct sequencing and safe execution.
-Produce detailed risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for each lifting activity.
-Select suitable lifting equipment, materials and competent personnel for each lift.
-Supervise and monitor lifting activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations at all stages.
Required QualificationsApplicants must meet the following requirements for the role:
-Proven experience as an Appointed Person, including producing lift plans and risk assessments.
-Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise across multiple teams.
-Ability to manage multiple lifting operations simultaneously while maintaining high safety standards.
-Proactive, solution‑focused mindset with strong organisational capability.
Ideally you will also have:
-Experience in industrial or telecoms lifting operations environments.
-Demonstrable understanding of lifting legislation and industry practice (e.g., LOLER, BS 7121).
Personal Attributes
-Confident decision‑maker with a strong sense of accountability.
-Clear and professional communicator with excellent stakeholder‑management skills.
-Highly organised, with an ability to plan, coordinate and oversee multiple operations.
-Proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
#MISCH
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an experienced Appointed Person (AP) to support the safe planning, management and execution of lifting operations across our Telecoms projects. As operational demand increases, this role strengthens our capacity while maintaining the high safety and delivery standards expected within Vantage Solutions.
Role Responsibilities
-Take full ownership of ensuring that lifting operations are planned and executed safely, efficiently and in line with legislation and industry best practice.
-Plan lifting operations from end to end, ensuring correct sequencing and safe execution.
-Produce detailed risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for each lifting activity.
-Select suitable lifting equipment, materials and competent personnel for each lift.
-Supervise and monitor lifting activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations at all stages.
Required QualificationsApplicants must meet the following requirements for the role:
-Proven experience as an Appointed Person, including producing lift plans and risk assessments.
-Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to liaise across multiple teams.
-Ability to manage multiple lifting operations simultaneously while maintaining high safety standards.
-Proactive, solution‑focused mindset with strong organisational capability.
Ideally you will also have:
-Experience in industrial or telecoms lifting operations environments.
-Demonstrable understanding of lifting legislation and industry practice (e.g., LOLER, BS 7121).
Personal Attributes
-Confident decision‑maker with a strong sense of accountability.
-Clear and professional communicator with excellent stakeholder‑management skills.
-Highly organised, with an ability to plan, coordinate and oversee multiple operations.
-Proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
#MISCH