Professional Contract Lifting Services Tailored to Your Project
Contract Lifting Services
At Sussex Transport, we deliver expert contract lifting services that combine technical precision, full project management, and a rigorous commitment to safety.
Our qualified team, including Appointed Persons, Lift Supervisors, Crane Operators, and Slingers/Signallers, ensures each lift is planned and executed with absolute professionalism.
We provide a full contract lift solution, managing everything from the initial site survey and method statements to execution and post-lift review.
Whether you’re managing a complex construction project or a time-critical delivery, you can trust us to lift safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with CPA Contract Lift conditions.
Our Contract Lifting Services
Sussex Transport provides nationwide contract lifting services designed to simplify complex lifts and reduce your operational risk.
Our experienced team delivers end-to-end project support, whether you’re moving heavy machinery, relocating assets, or handling specialised logistics.
We serve a broad client base from main contractors and construction firms to public sector bodies and industrial operators, ensuring that each lift is tailored, safe, and compliant.
From single crane lifts to complex, multi-vehicle operations, we assess your site, specify the correct equipment, and manage every detail of the lift plan.
Our in-house Appointed Persons handle RAMS, lift plans, and crane selection, giving you peace of mind that every element is covered.
Working under CPA Contract Lift Terms, we take full responsibility for planning, supervision, execution, and insurance*.
Every lift is carried out in line with British Standard BS7121 and LOLER regulations.
Note: Under a CPA Contract Lift, the lifting contractor takes significant responsibility, but certain site-specific and preparatory works remain the client’s responsibility unless explicitly agreed. Please discuss this with our team if you have any concerns about elements like underground services, ground conditions, structural integrity of the load, etc.
Need more insight into best practices? Download the CPA – ALLMI best practice guide.
Questions About Contract Lifting?
Speak to our expert team, including experienced Appointed Persons, for clear advice and nationwide support.
Our Contract Lifting
Safety at the Core of Every Contract Lift
Key Roles in a Contract Lift Team
A qualified team delivers every professional contract lift, each member with a defined safety-critical role:
- Appointed Person – Responsible for planning and overseeing the entire lifting operation. This includes the site survey, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and lift plan. They must authorise all site changes.
- Lift Supervisor – Manages the operation onsite, following the lift plan and acting under the Appointed Person’s direction. They can halt the lift if safety is compromised.
- Slinger/Signaller – Attaches and secures loads and maintains clear, safe communication with the crane operator throughout the lift.
Contract Lifting in Action
See our professional contract lifting teams onsite across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions About Contract Lifting Services
A contract lift is a fully managed lifting service in which Sussex Transport takes responsibility for planning, supervising, and executing the lift—including providing an Appointed Person, risk assessments (RAMS), CPA insurance, and all necessary personnel and equipment.
With standard crane hire, you’re responsible for lift planning and site safety. In a contract lift, Sussex Transport manages the entire operation, including lift plans, method statements, supervision, and CPA insurance, reducing your risk and administrative load. Read more: What Is a Contract Lift and How Does It Differ from Crane Hire?
Contract lifting is ideal for construction, infrastructure, heavy plant or machinery moves, modular building installations, and any job requiring safe, regulated lifting with professional oversight.
Yes, Sussex Transport provides contract lifting services nationwide. We operate across the UK with in-house Appointed Persons and a full team ready to manage your lift from start to finish.
Yes, as part of our contract lift service, we produce a lift plan, RAMS, and all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with BS7121 and LOLER standards.
