Trainee Lifting Engineer

Talent Soft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

GAP Hire Solutions is recruiting a Trainee Lifting Engineer in London to learn lifting equipment skills, service, and maintain gear, and progress toward LEEA qualifications. You will work with experienced Lifting Engineers, diagnose faults, and help keep records and certificates up to date.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a customer-focus mindset, and a readiness to develop through hands-on training. Based in London, the position offers a strong career path in lifting engineering.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a mechanical or fitter environment and willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist others when required.
• Customer-focused with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic lifting skills and assist with proof load testing of overhead cranes and runway systems.
• Service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard, diagnose faults and repair them.
• Update service records and complete test certificates; keep workshop area clean and tidy.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Driving licence

Self-motivation

Customer focus

Job description

207 Westfield Street, Westminster Industrial Estate, Woolwich, London, SE185PH

Location

United Kingdom, London, Charlton Lifting

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.

As a Trainee Lifting Engineer, you will learn everything from basic lifting skills to the proof load testing of overhead cranes and runway systems. This will include how to service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard, diagnosing and repairing faults, updating service records, completing test certificates and keeping the workshop area clean and tidy.

You will work alongside our experienced Lifting Engineers and once you have successfully completed your initial training, you will go on to complete industry standard LEEA qualifications to become a fully qualified Lifting Engineer.

About You

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• A passion for working in a mechanical or fitter environment with a willingness to learn on the job and undertake further qualifications
• 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
• Full UK Drivers Licence is essential
• As long as you have the drive to build a career and the enthusiasm to learn, we can help with the rest!

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)

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