Lifting Engineer - Northampton

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifting equipment company in Northampton seeks a Lifting Engineer to service and maintain lifting equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults, updating service records, and ensuring workshop cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, LEEA qualification is desirable, and a strong focus on customer service. Benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, contributory pension, and health & wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults is desirable.
• Valid driving license is preferable.
• Experience in a busy depot environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard.
• Diagnose and repair faults, and update service records.
• Complete test certificates and keep the workshop tidy.

Skills

Experience working as a Lifting Engineer/Fitter

Ability to work on own initiative

Customer-focused approach

Strong attention to detail

Education

LEEA qualification

Job description

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 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.

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

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

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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