Appointed Person

Foundation Personnel are currently recruiting for an Appointed Person to Join our client in the East Anglia region. MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE: To ensure that Contract Lifts are performed in the correct manner by recording hazards and measurements vital for producing the Method Statement. To formally asses all Crane Supervisors and Slinger/Signallers within the company as part of ongoing verification of training. TASKS: • Ensure that all Contract Lifts are performed in the correct manner. • Formally assess all Crane Supervisors and Slingers, and the preparation of the relevant documentation. • Assist with the training of new AP’s, including computer training in CAD. • Conduct visits in a logical sequence to make best use of journey times and distances. • Prepare a thorough risk assessment for all contract lifts ad produce a written Safe Method of Working Statement, which should be passed to the customer only after an order has been received. • If unlikely to meet Crane Supervisor, ensure that the method statement is explained to the Hire Desk who will pass the information to the Crane Supervisor. • Create ongoing relationships which will prompt customers to seek clients’ involvement in the future. • Undertake the responsibilities of Crane Supervisor if required. PERSON SPECIFICATION: • Demonstrate sufficient practical and theoretical training and experience to enable to plan and supervise lifting operations in accordance with LOLER and BS7121. • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Construction Plant industry, Crane Operating and Crane Industry management and thus distinguish clearly the different responsibilities of the parties to a CPA Hire and a Contract Lift to be able to advise customers on cranes suitable for their needs. • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of legislation and British standards pertinent to Lifting Operations. • Demonstrate a clear understanding of and be able to explain the CPA terms and condition for Hire and Contract Lifting. • Demonstrate an Appointed Persons and Crane Supervisor CITB approved card. • Show a detailed knowledge of performance data for all cranes. • Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of company charges for equipment and personnel. • To be able to draw up berthing plans for the crane, preferably using CAD software • Complete risk assessments and method statements using client templates. • Apply agility and physical fitness to climb as necessary to complete risk assessments and method statements. • Show a disciplined and methodical approach to documenting exactly what has been agreed, when and with whom. • Demonstrate aptitude for using the telephone, email and integrated Quality and Health and Safety management system. • Employ a pleasant manner on the telephone and in person when discussing matters with customer, colleagues, and operators. • Show a good listening ability and to be able to keep calm during discussions and negotiations. • Demonstrate the ability to formally assess the competence of a person performing their tasks and complete documentation. • Exercise computer skills especially in Word and CAD. • Exercise tutoring skills in IT with particular regard to CAD and ACT software. • Exercise sound two-way communication skills – poke, written and hand signals. • Demonstrate a full car driving licence. OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS: • Maintain sales target levels in line with business plan. • Ensure method statements are dispatched prior to the commencement of a job. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel Limited who are acting as an employment agency or business