Trainee Lifting Engineer — Training Toward LEEA Certification

GAP Group; 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

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.