Engineering Technician - Lift and Crane Talent Pool

Allianz; Croydon; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team, focusing on conducting inspections of mechanical plant equipment. The role demands hands-on work, strong decision-making skills, and experience in engineering. Candidates will collaborate with a team and enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salary, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Competitive annual bonus scheme

Company vehicle

Flexible working options

Unlimited Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in an engineering environment.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of mechanical plant equipment.
• Support clients in compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with other Engineering Technicians.

Skills

Hands-on experience in an engineering environment

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to make informed decisions

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Tools

Full, valid UK driving licence

Job description

Role Description

This is a Talent Pool posting for future positions. If you are interested in becoming a Engineering Technician please click on the apply button to for when roles become available.

Join Allianz Engineering-part of one of the world's leading insurers as a home-based Mechanical Engineer.

This is a dynamic and rewarding new opportunity to be part of an industry leader.

As an Engineering Technician, you will:

• Conduct thorough inspections of a diverse range of mechanical plant equipment-from loose lifting gear to submersible pumps and fixed motors to ensure ongoing safety and operational integrity.
• Proactively support clients in meeting compliance requirements by anticipating their needs and guiding them through relevant legislation.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Engineering Technicians under the guidance of a Senior Operations Team Leader, fostering a strong team dynamic.
• Utilise electronic reporting tools to deliver prompt, accurate inspection results, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients.

This position is a vital part of our operations, involving hands-on, non-intrusive inspections of plant and equipment across your designated area. What sets this role apart is its variety-you'll visit sites, gaining access to environments most people never see.

The Engineering Technician role can be physically demanding and may require working at height, working in confined spaces, lifting, and climbing in both hot and cold conditions. It involves exposure to noise and dust, so you need to be happy being in a hands-on environment.

Salary Information

Pay: £35,339 per year.

Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Make sound, well-informed decisions and take ownership of outcomes with confidence and accountability.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills across short-, medium-, and long-term by effectively managing meetings, site visits, and workload allocation.
• Travel efficiently within your designated area, maintaining punctuality and reliability.
• Accurately process documentation and carry out general administrative tasks promptly and professionally.
• Show a proactive attitude toward teamwork, with a willingness to support and step in for colleagues when needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in an engineering environment
• Full, valid UK driving licence

We support the government scheme "Access to Work" please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Desirable Skills

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant compliance standards, regulations, and procedures related to the inspection of mechanical plant equipment.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Generous pension contributions
• Competitive annual bonus scheme
• Company vehicle
• Travel time included within working week
• Life cover x 4 basic salary
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options - up to 5 days per holiday year
• Development days and unlimited Learning & Development opportunities
• A discount of up to 50% on a range of insurance products for you and your family including car, home, pet, and equine
• Retail discounts including BMW, Vodafone, Uber Eats, attractions, travel, shops and more
• Health & lifestyle benefits for you and your family including Dental, Bupa and Cycle to Work
• Employee Support Programme

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Dharmesh Pancholi

Closing date 31st Demember 2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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