Lifting Equipment Engineer - LOLER Inspector & Service

BPA; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Bramley Engineering (Lifting Gear) Ltd in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Lifting Equipment Engineer to inspect, test and maintain lifting equipment at workshop and customer sites. You will assess condition, complete reports and explain findings, contributing to safety and reliability across varied equipment.

We offer a permanent role with full training, Monday-Friday hours, and opportunities for travel around London and the South East.

Qualifications

• Experience using, maintaining, servicing or repairing lifting equipment.
• Experience in testing, inspection or examination environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER regulations is advantageous.
• The judgement to assess equipment condition and make clear, defensible decisions.
• Good time management, organisation and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills in a customer-facing role.
• A valid CSCS card.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements and a commitment to full compliance.
• The ability to follow safe systems of work, method statements and risk assessments.
• A safety-conscious approach when working in the workshop and at customer sites.
• A full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test lifting accessories and other lifting equipment.
• Carry out servicing and routine maintenance in our workshop and at customer sites.
• Assess equipment condition and make informed decisions about safe continued use.
• Identify defects, wear, damage and non-compliance, recommending appropriate corrective action.
• Complete accurate, timely inspection records, safety reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaise confidently with customers, explaining findings and providing practical technical advice.
• Build respectful, long-term customer relationships through honest communication and reliable service.
• Plan and manage your workload effectively to meet appointments and reporting deadlines.
• Work independently while keeping the wider engineering and office teams informed.
• Follow LOLER, PUWER, customer site requirements and company safe-working procedures.
• Maintain tools, test equipment and company records to a consistently high standard.
• Travel across London and the South East, with occasional work further afield.
• Support colleagues and share knowledge as part of our close-knit engineering team.

Skills

Lifting equipment experience

CSCS card

Customer-facing communication

Health and safety awareness

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

LEEA qualification or engineering degree

Job description

Bramley Engineering (Lifting Gear) Ltd in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Lifting Equipment Engineer to inspect, test and maintain lifting equipment at workshop and customer sites. You will assess condition, complete reports and explain findings, contributing to safety and reliability across varied equipment.

We offer a permanent role with full training, Monday-Friday hours, and opportunities for travel around London and the South East.