Lifting Supervisor in Stockton-on-Tees
Posted by NRL Recruitment
£40,000 – £60,000 a year
Stockton-on-Tees · Permanent
UK‑wide opportunities
Looking to take your career to new heights? We’re seeking experienced Lift Supervisors to join a leading engineering organisation specialising in heavy lift and transport projects across major infrastructure, energy and industrial sites throughout the UK. This is a permanent staff opportunity, offering stability, professional development and the chance to work on large‑scale projects nationwide. We are recruiting multiple Lift Supervisors, with several positions available.
Salary:
From £19.00 to £28.00 per hour basic depending on experience and skills, with overtime and allowances. Multi‑disciplined Supervisors with experience across SPMTs, strand jacks, or jacking & skidding can earn up to the high £20s per hour.
Location:
- UK‑wide site work locations, to be discussed on application.
- Permanent
This forward‑thinking engineering company delivers heavy lifting and specialist transport services to major energy, construction and industrial projects across the UK. They are known for their world‑class expertise, consistent safety standards and commitment to developing their people through ongoing training and certification.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise lifting operations safely and efficiently in line with approved lift plans and method statements.
- Ensure compliance with company, client and legislative safety standards.
- Conduct pre‑lift briefings and coordinate operators, riggers, banksmen and other personnel.
- Manage lifting‑related risks and intervene when necessary to maintain safe operations.
- Liaise with project teams, appointed persons and client representatives.
- Verify lifting equipment and accessories are used correctly and remain fit for purpose.
- Complete all documentation and reporting accurately and promptly.
- Foster a strong safety culture and support continuous operational excellence.
- Valid Blue CPCS Qualified (Slinger/Signaller) together with Red or Blue CPCS Supervisor card as a minimum.
- Proven experience supervising heavy lift or complex lifting operations.
- Sound understanding of lifting regulations, safe systems of work and industry best practice.
- Competent with heavy lifting equipment.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide.
- Rigging and Fleeting of Loads (ECITB) certification.
- CCNSG and IPAF qualifications.
- Familiarity with SPMTs, strand jacks and jacking & skidding systems.
- 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays.
- Buy and sell holiday scheme.
- Company transport provided.
- Overnight allowance when working away
- All accommodation and travel provided
- PPE and workwear provided
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Employee wellbeing programme including counselling and EAP support.
- Access to online discounts and savings platform.
- Ongoing skills development through an in‑house Training Academy issuing nationally‑recognised certifications.
If you’re an experienced Lift Supervisor ready for a long‑term, secure opportunity on major UK projects, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.
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