Lifting Equipment Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Camberley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lifting Equipment Inspector / Service Engineer in Camberley. This role involves conducting inspections, servicing, and maintenance of lifting equipment in various environments. Suitable for candidates with NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the field. The position offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000, plus a vehicle and overtime.

Benefits

Vehicle

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in servicing, maintaining, or inspecting cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work safely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct LOLER inspections on cranes, hoists, and a wide range of lifting equipment at customer sites.
• Service, maintain, and carry out repairs where necessary to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.
• Provide clear, detailed reports of findings and recommendations.
• Work independently in the field, liaising with the office team as required.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in a variety of industrial and commercial environments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Customer service

Problem-solving

LOLER understanding

PUWER understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Lifting Equipment Inspector / Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will carry out thorough examinations, inspections, servicing, and maintenance of cranes and other lifting equipment across a varied customer base. This is a field-based role, and applicants should have experience in inspecting or maintaining lifting appliances and accessories.

Our client welcomes applications from ex-military personnel, but all suitably qualified candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct LOLER inspections on cranes, hoists, and a wide range of lifting equipment at customer sites.
• Service, maintain, and carry out repairs where necessary to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.
• Provide clear, detailed reports of findings and recommendations.
• Work independently in the field, liaising with the office team as required.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in a variety of industrial and commercial environments.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in servicing, maintaining, or inspecting cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment.
• Understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work safely and accurately.
• Professional approach when dealing with clients on site.

Location: Camberley

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Vehicle & Overtime