FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE: Freelance Lift Supervisor / Appointed Person A61
Job Title: Freelance Lift Supervisor / A61 Appointed Person (AP) - Rail Project
Location: East London, London
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Day Rate: 250-300 a day
Randstad is urgently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Freelance Lift Supervisor / Appointed Person (AP) for a critical 6-month contract on a major rail project in East London. This is an immediate start for the right candidate.
If you are a certified A61 CPCS Lift Supervisor / CPCS Appointed Person we want to hear from you today. This is a key role ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency for all lifting operations on a live rail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and Authorise all Lifting Operations: As the designated Appointed Person (AP), you will be the single point of authority for all lifts on-site. This includes creating detailed lift plans, method statements (RAMS), and risk assessments in strict accordance with LOLER 1998 and BS 7121 standards.
Supervise and Ensure Safety: As the Lift Supervisor, you will have the on-site responsibility for overseeing every aspect of lifting operations, ensuring the competence of the lifting team and the safety of all personnel. You will have the authority to halt any unsafe lifting activity.
Coordinate Lifting Team: You will be responsible for briefing and managing the lifting team, including Crane Operators, Slinger Signallers, and other associated personnel.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Essential: Valid CPCS Card with A61 Appointed Person
Desirable: Current and valid Sentinel accreditation
Essential: Demonstrable experience as a Lift Supervisor / AP on UK rail or major civil engineering projects.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced construction environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
What We Offer:
A 6-month contract with the potential for extension.
A competitive day rate.
The opportunity to work on a high-profile, landmark rail project in East London.
To be considered for this role, please apply now with your most up-to-date CV, including copies of your CPCS and PTS cards.
Keywords: Lift Supervisor, Appointed Person, AP, Lifting Operations, CPCS A61, CPCS A62, PTS, Personal Track Safety, Rail, Network Rail, Construction, Freelance, Contract, East London, LOLER, BS 7121, Crane Supervisor, Lifting Supervisor.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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