Lifting Supervisor

The Lifting Supervisor is responsible for the safe planning, coordination, and supervision of lifting operations on site. The role ensures that lifting activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, approved lift plans, company procedures, and industry best practice.

The Lifting Supervisor will coordinate lifting teams including crane operators, slinger/signallers, and logistics personnel to ensure that lifting operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with the project programme. The role includes ensuring that all lifting equipment, accessories, and personnel involved in lifting operations are suitable, properly certified, and used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements.

The Lifting Supervisor will also support wider logistics and plant operations where required and contribute to maintaining a safe and well-organised working environment.

Lifting Supervision & Execution

• Supervise lifting operations to ensure they are carried out safely and in accordance with the approved lift plan and relevant regulations.
• Brief all personnel involved in lifting operations through task briefings and toolbox talks prior to commencement of lifting activities.
• Ensure all lifting operations are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation such as LOLER and PUWER and company safety procedures.
• Verify that lifting equipment and accessories have valid certification, inspection records, and are suitable for the lifting task.
• Ensure the correct selection and safe use of lifting accessories including slings, shackles, lifting beams, and fork attachments.
• Coordinate crane operators, telehandler operators, slinger/signallers, and banksmen involved in lifting operations.
• Establish and maintain safe exclusion zones during lifting activities.
• Monitor weather conditions and environmental factors that may affect lifting operations and suspend activities when conditions become unsafe.
• Ensure lifting teams follow safe systems of work and comply with site rules and procedures.
• Liaise with the Appointed Person, supervisors, and management teams regarding lifting requirements and site constraints.
• Stop lifting operations if unsafe conditions arise or if the lift cannot be performed safely.
• Ensure effective communication between all personnel involved in the lifting activity.
• Maintain records of lifting activities, inspections, and daily checks where required.
• Support general logistics, plant coordination, and materials movement when lifting operations are not being undertaken.
• Assist in the investigation and reporting of any incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions related to lifting activities.

Stock Control & Traceability

• Maintain stores registers, inventories, and issue logs.
• Carry out regular stock checks and report discrepancies, shortages, or damage.
• Support use of QR codes, tagging systems, or digital trackers for materials.
• Assist supervisors and engineers with material availability and forecasting.

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with company, client, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Maintain safe storage layouts, walkways, and exclusion zones in stores and plant areas.
• Ensure materials are stored in accordance with COSHH and manufacturer guidance (where applicable).
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within plant and stores areas.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, or damaged materials immediately.

Coordination & Interface Management

• Act as a key interface between logistics, plant, and installation teams.
• Coordinate material requests, priorities, and returns with supervisors and engineers.
• Support planning of plant and mechanical activities to reduce clashes and delays.

Additional Supervisory duties

• Complete Site Daily reports and similar reports as necessary for the project (if requested from Logistics Supervisor)
• Identify change in requirements and report them to Logistics supervisors and relevant commercial and planning personnel

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• CPCS A62, A40(All Duties) Lifting AP, Lifting Supervisor qualification & Slinger Signaller.
• Valid safety-critical medical where required.
• CPCS A61
• Good understanding of lifting operations and associated risks.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including LOLER and PUWER.
• Ability to interpret lift plans and method statements.
• Strong understanding of lifting equipment and accessories.
• Ability to coordinate lifting teams and manage lifting activities safely.
• Good communication and organisational skills.