Trainee Lifting Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading lifting equipment provider in the UK is seeking a Lifting Engineer to join their Glasgow depot. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining lifting equipment, diagnosing faults, and ensuring a clean working environment. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, ideally with an LEEA qualification. This position offers a competitive salary, up to 25 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and health & wellness support.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy depot environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults in lifting equipment.
• Valid driving licence is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain lifting equipment at the depot.
• Diagnose and repair faults.
• Update service records and complete test certificates.
• Keep the workshop area clean and tidy.

Skills

Experience as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter

Diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults

Customer-focused approach

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

LEEA qualification

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, Scotland, Kinning Park Lifting

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us? 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 Lifting Engineer will service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard at our GAP Lifting depot. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults, updating service records, completing test certificates and keeping the workshop area clean and tidy.

About You

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Experience working as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter or mechanically biased role within a busy depot environment
• Experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults would be desirable
• LEEA qualification is highly desirable
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required
• A customer‑focussed approach to their work and strong attention to detail
• Valid driving licence is preferable

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
• 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)

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER