Lifting Manager

Position: Lifting Manager 
Job ID: 1892/1
Location: Itchenor – West Sussex 
Rate/Salary: TBD (up to £37K)
Type: Permanent 

HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter operating across the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. With a wide range of permanent and contract opportunities available both in the UK and internationally, we pride ourselves on connecting skilled professionals with reputable clients. To learn more about us and our current vacancies, please visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Lifting Manager with the tenacity to oversee the growing process of operations and grow with the business. This is a key leadership role in a start-up environment, responsible for building and managing a safe, efficient, and customer-focused yard and lifting operation.

Key Responsibilities for the Lifting Manager:

• Lead and manage all lifting, launching, and boatyard operations, ensuring efficient movement, storage, and handling of vessels in line with Lift & Launch procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with H&S regulations (LOLER, PUWER, RAMS), conducting regular safety checks, equipment inspections, and maintaining accurate records.
• Oversee all machinery maintenance and compliance, including hoists, tractors, and lifting equipment, ensuring timely servicing and legal documentation.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing operations team, managing schedules, toolbox talks, and fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and customer care.
• Act as the main customer liaison, delivering excellent service, maintaining high site presentation standards, and responding to feedback.
• Coordinate contractors and site maintenance, while supporting wider business activities such as events, marketing initiatives, and service development.

Essential Skills & Qualifications of the Lifting Manager:

• Minimum 2 years’ management/supervisory experience in a marina, port, construction, utilities, or similar environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of lifting equipment, machinery compliance, and safety procedures.
• Proven ability to lead teams and foster a positive safety culture.
• Technically competent with understanding of LOLER, PUWER, machinery servicing and inspections.
• Proactive, organised, customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

This position is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, an REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) registered recruitment consultancy. We have been appointed to manage the recruitment process on behalf of our client.