Lifting Engineer

Gap Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Generous holidays

Job summary

GAP Lifting Hire & Sales is seeking a Lifting Engineer to service and maintain lifting equipment at our depot in London. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and document tests while keeping the workshop tidy and organized.

Ideal candidates have lifting equipment experience, a customer-focused approach, and a willingness to work independently with a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lifting Engineer or mechanically biased role in a busy depot.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults (desirable).
• LEEA qualification is highly desirable.
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members.
• Customer-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Valid driving licence is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain lifting equipment at GAP Lifting depot.
• Diagnose and repair faults to high standards.
• Update service records and complete test certificates.
• Keep the workshop area clean and tidy.

Skills

Lifting Engineer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

LEEA qualification

Job description

General information

Reference 011823

Publication start date 26/08/2026

Job description

Workshop

Post description

Vacancy details

Division

Lifting - Workshop

Title

Lifting Engineer

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy location

Sewardstone Hall Farm, Waltham Abbey, London, E47RH

United Kingdom, London, Waltham Cross Lifting

Requester

Number of positions to be provided 1

Employment Details

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

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.
The Lifting Engineer will service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard at our GAP Lifting depot. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults, updating service records, completing test certificates and keeping the workshop area clean and tidy.

About You

• Experience working as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter or mechanically biased role within a busy depot environment
• Experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults would be desirable
• LEEA qualification is highly desirable
• 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
• Valid driving licence is preferable

About Us

You’ll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you!

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.