Area Lifting Engineer

Alliance Tool Hire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A tool hire company based in Greater London is seeking an experienced Area Lifting Engineer to maintain, test, and certify lifting equipment at customer sites and depots. The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence, be LEEA qualified, and possess a valid CSCS card. Responsibilities include conducting repairs, performing mandatory inspections, and ensuring excellent customer service while on the job. This position requires physical fitness and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• LEEA qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Valid CSCS card is necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs and maintenance on all lifting equipment.
• Perform 6-monthly LOLER inspections and certifications.
• Carry out inspections and testing for customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Manual handling

Physically fit

Education

LEEA qualification or equivalent

Valid CSCS card

Job description

About Us

Alliance Tool Hire is an independent tool hire company with a strong reputation across the South East. We provide a wide range of lifting, access, and construction equipment to a broad customer base and pride ourselves on excellent service and expert knowledge.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and qualified Area Lifting Engineer to carry out maintenance, testing and certification of our lifting equipment both in depot and on customer sites across London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct repairs and maintenance on our full range of lifting equipment.
• Perform 6-monthly LOLER inspections and certifications.
• Carry out inspections and testing for customers, on their site or at our depots.
• Report damages or equipment concerns to the relevant depot and Lifting Manager.
• Ensure professional conduct and customer service while on-site or driving company vehicles.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (preferably clean).
• LEEA qualified or equivalent.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Computer literate – able to complete and upload LOLER reports.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.