Senior Lifting Inspection Engineer - North England

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifting equipment company is seeking a Senior TIC Engineer based in the North of England. The role involves site-based inspection, testing, and maintenance of lifting equipment. Candidates should have significant experience in the industry and hold multiple LEEA qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary, up to 25 days annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience within the lifting equipment industry.
• Multiple LEEA Qualifications including advanced programmes.
• Manufacturer & Industry Training such as CSCS, IPAF.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, function test, repair, and maintain lifting equipment on site.
• Perform proof load testing of various equipment.
• Carry out site surveys and advise customers.

Skills

Significant experience in the lifting equipment industry

Excellent product knowledge

Competent in accordance with LOLER

IT literate

Valid driving licence

Education

Multiple LEEA Qualifications including advanced programmes

Manufacturer & Industry Training (e.g., CSCS, IPAF, PASMA)

Job description

Overview

GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. The TIC team are responsible for managing and scheduling the Test, Inspection and Certification of lifting and working at height equipment. The Senior TIC Engineer role is primarily site based and will involve the inspection, function testing, repair and maintenance of lifting and working at height equipment. The 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. This role involves extensive travel across the North of England and Scotland; we are flexible on candidate locations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, function test, repair and maintain lifting and working at height equipment on site.
• Perform proof load testing of equipment (e.g., runway beams, davit sockets, swing jibs, lift shaft eyes) and prepare reports/certifications, including detailed reporting on failed items.
• Carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment.
• Support the lifting depot network by maintaining the hire fleet and upskilling team members.
• Provide customers with bespoke lifting-based solutions and respond to queries.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Significant experience within the lifting equipment industry with excellent product knowledge.
• Multiple LEEA Qualifications including advanced programmes such as Runways & Crane Structures and/or Overhead Travelling Cranes.
• Manufacturer & Industry Training (e.g., CSCS, IPAF, Confined Space, Working at Height, PASMA, etc).
• Competent in accordance with LOLER.
• IT literate.
• Valid driving licence.

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We are looking to recruit the best talent in the industry to help us grow further.

Benefits

• 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 Jab)

What’s next

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you. To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form and we will take it from there.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER