Lifting Engineer - Charlton

GAP Group Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Woolwich is looking for a Lifting Engineer to service and maintain lifting equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults, updating service records, and keeping the workshop tidy. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and preferably hold an LEEA qualification. The company offers competitive salaries, up to 25 days of annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme. Embrace the challenge and apply with your CV today.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults is desirable.
• Valid driving licence is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard.
• Diagnose and repair faults.
• Update service records and complete test certificates.
• Maintain a clean workshop area.

Skills

Experience working as a Lifting Engineer / Fitter

Ability to work on own initiative

Customer-focussed approach

Strong attention to detail

Education

LEEA qualification

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

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.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following :

• 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

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We’re looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you’ll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in‑house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

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 JabSo what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we’ll take it from there.

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