Apprentice Lifting Engineer - Plymouth

GAP Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in the UK is seeking an Apprentice Lifting Engineer. You will gain essential skills and qualifications to become a LEEA certified Lifting Engineer through a blend of on-the-job experience and coursework. Strong mechanical interest, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach are essential. Benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional leave days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness support

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a mechanical/fitter/engineering environment.
• Willingness to learn on the job and undertake further qualifications.
• Drive to build a career in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Enroll in a blended learning program to become a certified Lifting Engineer.
• Service and repair lifting equipment, including PAT testing.
• Assist team members and work on own initiative.

Skills

Mechanical engineering interest

Customer focus

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Job description

The Role

GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. From small shackles and slings to material lifts and aluminium gantries, the division has everything our customers need for lifting any size of load.

Our Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a Lifting Engineer and you'll learn how to service and repair lifting equipment, including PAT testing and electrical fault diagnostics. You'll also study everything from basic lifting engineering skills to the proof load testing of overhead cranes and runway systems.

As an Apprentice Lifting Engineer, you will be enrolled in a blended learning programme where you will gain the necessary qualifications and experience to become a LEEA certified Lifting Engineer through a mixture of on the job experience and industry specific courses.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• A passion for working in a mechanical/fitter/engineering environment with a willingness to learn on the job and undertake further qualifications
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required
• A customer-focussed approach to their work and strong attention to detail
• As long as you have the drive to build a career and the enthusiasm to learn, we can help with the rest!

GAP Group Apprentices are key in ensuring our depots have the right level of expertise, today, tomorrow and in future. GAP Hire Solutions is the UK\'s leading independent equipment hire provider with 10 different divisions offering a vast range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools with a large customer base in the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you think you fit the profile we would love to hear from you!

All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER