Lifting Equipment Installation Engineer

Hoist UK Limited

Wirral

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Company van

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

A reputable lifting equipment manufacturer in Wirral is seeking a Lifting Equipment Installation Engineer. You will install new equipment, manage site challenges, and perform inspections across the UK. The ideal candidate has strong electro-mechanical skills and a full UK driving license. The role offers a starting salary of £30,000, paid overtime, and a company van. Training and health benefits are also provided.

Qualifications

Experience in the lifting industry preferred.
Full UK driving license required.
Self-motivated with the ability to resolve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Install new lifting equipment manufactured by Hoist UK.
Perform repairs and inspections at customer sites.
Manage technical challenges on-site.

Skills

Electrical bias

Electro-mechanical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work at height

Can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

Hoist UK is a well-established UK manufacturer and supplier of hoists, cranes and lifting equipment, serving both the industrial and entertainment sectors.

We are looking for a Lifting Equipment Installation Engineer to join our team at our Moreton factory. The role is mainly focused on the installation of new equipment manufactured by Hoist UK, with additional work involving repairs, inspections and maintenance at customer sites across the UK, as well as at our Wirral facility with a company van provided.

Responsibilities

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with an electrical bias and strong electro-mechanical skills, along with the ability to install steel structures. You should be comfortable working as part of a team, able to manage technical challenges on-site, and have a positive, professional approach to your work.

As a full member of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), Hoist UK is committed to developing its people. We encourage all our engineers to achieve and maintain LEEA qualifications, which we consider essential for the role.

For those starting on the lower end of the salary range, we offer financial incentives to gain these qualifications. More experienced engineers who do not yet hold them will still be supported to achieve them, although without an incentive payment.

Role Requirements

Electrical bias with strong electro-mechanical skills (essential)
Experience in the lifting industry (preferred)
Background in maintenance engineering (essential)
Full UK driving licence (manual)
Ability to travel nationwide for installation, inspection and servicing work, with paid overtime (travel plus time on site)
Willingness to work overtime in line with workload
Self-motivated, with the ability to resolve technical challenges on-site
Good interpersonal and reporting skills
Professional, physically fit, and able to work at height
Positive “can-do” attitude and strong commitment to health and safety

Preferred Skills & Experience

Electrical fault finding on electro-mechanical equipment
Basic industrial 3-phase electrics
Low voltage control systems
Ability to follow electrical schematics
Repair of hoists and overhead cranes
Inspection of cranes and lifting equipment under LOLER

What We Offer

Salary starting from £30,000 per year (dependent on skills and experience)
Paid overtime, including travel time
Company van
Company smartphone
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:30
20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days
Company pension scheme with employer contribution
Westfield Health cover
Contractual sick pay scheme after 1 year’s service
Training and development opportunities
Team building events throughout the year