Trainee Lifting Engineer

GAP Group Limited; 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

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Job summary

GAP Group Limited in Glasgow is seeking a Lifting Engineer to service and maintain lifting equipment at our depot. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults, updating service records, and ensuring a tidy workshop. Candidates should possess experience in mechanically biased roles, preferably with LEEA qualifications, a customer-focused approach, and attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary, up to 25 days annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme, among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter or a mechanically biased role within a busy depot environment.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults would be desirable.
• LEEA qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard.
• Diagnose and repair faults in lifting equipment.
• Update service records and complete test certificates.

Skills

Experience working as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter

Diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults

Customer-focused approach

Strong attention to detail

Education

LEEA qualification

Valid driving licence

Job description

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 a 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 your own initiative and assist other team members when required
• A customer-focused approach to their work and strong attention to detail
• Valid driving licence is preferable

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)

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER