Senior Regional Hoist Engineer

GAP Group Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company vehicle

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee welfare fund

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is seeking a Senior Regional Hoist Engineer in the South East of the United Kingdom. This predominantly site-based role involves installing, dismantling, and maintaining our rack and pinion construction hoists. Ideal candidates should have solid experience as a Hoist Engineer, relevant mechanical qualifications, and a valid driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and up to 25 days of annual leave, among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Hoist Engineer or similar with relevant qualifications.
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist team members.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, dismantle and maintain hire fleet of construction hoists.
• Diagnose and repair faults, update service records.
• Complete test certificates.

Skills

Experience as a Hoist Engineer or similar

Customer-focused approach

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 in Hoist Operations

Mechanical qualifications

Job description

Requester

United Kingdom, South East, Lifting South

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. From small shackles and slings to material lifts and aluminium gantries, the division has everything our customers need for lifting any size of load. The Senior Regional Hoist Engineer is a predominantly site‑based role responsible for installing, dismantling and maintaining our hire fleet of rack and pinion (Geda manufactured) construction hoists. You will diagnose and repair faults, update service records and complete test certificates.

About You

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Experience working as a Hoist Engineer or similar with the relevant mechanical qualifications or be time served
• NVQ level 2 qualified and working towards level 3 in Hoist Operations (not essential)
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required
• Customer‑focussed approach and strong attention to detail
• Valid driving licence is essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company vehicle
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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)

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions has 10 divisions offering equipment hire across the UK. We invest in learning & development and promote internally, encouraging a culture of growth. As an employee, you will benefit from a staff social fund and loyalty holidays.

Equal Opportunities

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER