Plan the lift.
Build the team.

Qualified crane operators, lifting personnel, lift planning and crane consultancy for construction projects across the UK.

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What we do

One trusted partner for the plan and the people.

WillMatt Lifting supports contractors with the technical planning and competent personnel needed to deliver lifting operations safely and efficiently.

We understand the pressures of live construction environments: tight programmes, changing conditions and no room for ambiguity.

Core services

Built around the realities of site.

Focused expertise for planned lifts, urgent requirements and longer-term project support.

Lift planning

Clear, site-specific lift plans built around the load, crane, ground conditions and people carrying out the work.

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Crane consultancy

Practical guidance on crane selection, lift feasibility and the safest, most efficient route to delivery.

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Lifting personnel

Competent lifting professionals matched to the project, role and programme—wherever the work takes you.

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Crane operators →Slinger/signallers →Crane supervisors →Lift planning & Appointed Persons →Telehandler & 360 slew operators →Crane consultancy →

For employers

The right lifting personnel, wherever you need them.

Need to cover a shift, strengthen a lifting team or resource a longer programme? Tell us the role, location, start date and expected duration. We source competent personnel for projects nationwide.

Crane operators, Appointed Persons and Crane Supervisors
Slinger Signallers and telehandler operators
360 slew telehandler operators, plant operators and traffic marshals/banksmen
Short-term, long-term and urgent requirements
Nationwide UK coverage

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For candidates

Your next lifting role could start here.

We connect experienced lifting and plant professionals with projects across the UK. Send us your CV and tell us where you’re based, your availability and the tickets you hold.

Appointed PersonsCrane SupervisorsSlinger SignallersCrane OperatorsTelehandler Operators360 Slew Telehandler Operators

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How it works

Direct, practical and built for momentum.

01
Tell us what you need
A project requirement or your next role—we start with the essentials.
02
We check the detail
Scope, competence, availability, location and programme are made clear.
03
Move forward with confidence
The right plan or people, with straightforward communication throughout.

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Ready for your next project?

Email your CV with your location, availability and current lifting qualifications. We’ll review your experience and get in touch when a suitable opportunity comes up.

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