Lifting Appointed Person

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This is a safety-critical, highly responsible role where your expertise will directly support complex marine and port operations within one of the UK's most significant naval environments. This position blends technical leadership in lifting operations with practical port-side involvement. You'll be central to the safe planning and execution of intermediate and complex lifts, working alongside a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to day-to-day port activities. You will report to the Managing Appointed Person and step into a deputy capacity when required. The Role As the Lifting AP, you'll take ownership of planning and overseeing complex lifting operations, ensuring every activity is compliant, controlled and delivered safely. From producing and reviewing detailed lift plans to making sure RAMS are fully understood and followed, your focus will always be on risk management and safe execution. You'll brief and coordinate slingers, crane operators and wider stakeholders with clarity and confidence. Working closely with Royal Navy personnel and Civil Engineers, you'll manage DERT documentation, resolve ground loading challenges and adapt quickly within a live operational environment. Beyond lifting operations, you'll contribute as a skilled Port Operative - supporting wider activities, identifying risks and improvement opportunities, and demonstrating leadership by stepping in as Deputy Managing AP when needed. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on responsibility, collaboration and high standards. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who can bring experience, confidence and sound judgement to a demanding operational setting. Ideally, you'll have: Proven experience working as a Lifting Appointed Person, supported by a recognised AP qualification A strong track record of planning and delivering intermediate and complex lifting operations Sound working knowledge of LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998 and BS7121 A detailed understanding of lifting equipment, lifting techniques and safe systems of work Experience operating within Portsmouth Naval Base or similarly complex, safety-critical environments The ability to communicate professionally with the Royal Navy and a wide range of stakeholders A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage risk under pressure Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Willingness to develop further as a Port Operative Previous experience using LICCON (desirable, not essential) A full UK driving licence Eligibility to obtain - or already hold - full security clearance What You'll Receive In return, you'll be offered a strong package that recognises the importance of the role: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme (after probation) Early finish on Fridays Enhanced pension scheme Access to a wide range of internal benefits and colleague discounts Similar Lifting Appointed Person Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Loading Shovel Operative One Way Resourcing Limited Fareham (PO16) Unspecified 4 days ago Surfacing Operative Holcim UK Portsmouth (PO3), PO3 5LY Competitive 3 weeks ago Stores Person / Van Driver Flat Fee Recruiter Fareham (PO15) £23132 - £25,000 7 hours ago NEW Class 2 Tipper Driver Driver Hire Southampton Southampton (SO14) £14.75 - £15.85 per hour 1 week ago Groundworker Solent Construction Recruitment Limited Portsmouth (PO1) £20 per hour 6 days ago Telehandler/Labourer Interaction Construction Warsash, Southampton (SO31) £20 per hour 4 weeks ago Traffic marshall needed in Portsmouth Hays Portsmouth (PO1) 19 1 month ago Site Quality Monitoring Surveyor Ridge & Partners LLP Abbotts Barton, Winchester (SO23), SO23 7TW Highly Competitive 5 days ago Senior Design Manager - Water Lanesra Technical Recruitment Limited Calmore, Southampton (SO40), SO40 3WX £80000 - £85000 per annum + Plus Car, Bonus and Excellent Benefits 1 month ago TEST JOB Parent TEST TJ Company 1 Roud, Ventnor (PO38) £0 per annum 6 days ago Construction jobs Construction jobs in Portsmouth Health And Safety jobs Health And Safety jobs in Portsmouth Jobs in Portsmouth Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026