Lifting Inspection Engineer - Glasgow/Edinburgh

GAP Group Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lifting Inspection Engineer, primarily site-based covering Glasgow and Edinburgh. Responsibilities include inspecting and testing lifting equipment, advising customers on selection, and preparing certifications. Successful candidates will demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in the field, as well as a focus on customer service and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company Van

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter is essential.
• Competent in the inspection of lifting equipment per LOLER / PUWER.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, testing, and certification of lifting equipment.
• Conduct site surveys and advise customers.
• Generate detailed reports and certifications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Team Assistance

Education

LEEA Qualifications (desirable)

Job description

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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. GAP Lifting's TIC team are responsible for managing and scheduling the Test, Inspection and Certification (TIC) of lifting and working at height equipment – whether it's harnesses in the Highlands or cranes in Cornwall, we cover it. Furthermore we can repair, service, install and supply any equipment to meet your requirements.

The Lifting Equipment Engineer role is primarily site based and will involve the inspection, function testing, repair and maintenance of lifting and working at height equipment. This role will also include proof load testing of equipment such as runway beams, davit sockets, swing jibs and lift shaft eyes and basic installations whilst producing reports / certification for equipment including detailed reporting on failed items.

Occasionally, you will carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment. In addition, the TIC team support the lifting depot network by maintaining the hire fleet, upskilling members of the team and providing customers with bespoke solutions to lifting based queries.

**Please note this role will be covering between Glasgow and Edinburgh and so candidates should be suitably located.

About the role
The Role

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. GAP Lifting's TIC team are responsible for managing and scheduling the Test, Inspection and Certification (TIC) of lifting and working at height equipment – whether it's harnesses in the Highlands or cranes in Cornwall, we cover it. Furthermore we can repair, service, install and supply any equipment to meet your requirements.

The Lifting Equipment Engineer role is primarily site based and will involve the inspection, function testing, repair and maintenance of lifting and working at height equipment. This role will also include proof load testing of equipment such as runway beams, davit sockets, swing jibs and lift shaft eyes and basic installations whilst producing reports / certification for equipment including detailed reporting on failed items.

Occasionally, you will carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment. In addition, the TIC team support the lifting depot network by maintaining the hire fleet, upskilling members of the team and providing customers with bespoke solutions to lifting based queries.

**Please note this role will be covering between Glasgow and Edinburgh and so candidates should be suitably located.

About You

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Experience working as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter is essential
• Competent in the inspection of lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER / PUWER.
• LEEA Qualifications are highly desirable, this includes advanced programmes such as Runways & Crane Structures and/or Overhead Travelling Cranes
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required
• A customer-focussed approach to workload and strong attention to detail
• Valid driving licence is essential

About Us

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
• Company Van
• 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 Jab)

So 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.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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