Lifting Engineer

GAP Group Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Lifting Hire & Sales is seeking a Lifting Engineer to service and maintain lifting equipment at the GAP Lifting depot. You will diagnose faults, update service records, and complete test certificates, while keeping the workshop area clean and tidy.

The role requires depot experience, ability to work independently, a customer-focused approach and attention to detail; a LEEA qualification is highly desirable and a driving licence is preferable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard at our GAP Lifting depot.
• Diagnose and repair faults, updating service records and completing test certificates.
• Keep the workshop area clean and tidy.

Job description

About 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

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.