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Regional Hoist Engineer

Gap Group


Job Location:

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General information
Reference
011689
Publication start date
13/08/2026
Job description

Workshop

Post description

Regional Hoist Engineer

Division

Lifting - Engineer

Title

Regional Hoist Engineer

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Unit 3 & 4 43 Maclellan Street GLASGOW G411RR
Location

United Kingdom Scotland Lifting North

Vacancy contact last name

Woods

Vacancy contact first name

Paddy

Vacancy contact email

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details
Contract hours

42.50

About the role
The Role

Ready to take your skills on the road and make an impact across an entire region

Were looking for a skilled and flexible Regional Hoist Engineer to support our high performing Lifting division. If youre experienced in hoist maintenance enjoy variety in your work and thrive in a role where no two days are the same this could be the opportunity youve been looking for.

Based from a home depot youll work across a defined region supporting multiple GAP depots and customer sites as required. Youll provide additional fitting resource where demand is highest helping to reduce downtime clear backlogs and keep equipment hire ready across the region.

What Youll Be Doing

Servicing maintaining and repairing a wide range of lifting and hoist equipment across the GAP fleet
Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs at depots and customer sites across the region
Instal dismantle and maintain our hire fleet of construction hoists
Providing additional technical support at depots where backlogs capacity or skills gaps exist
Completing planned servicing repairs and refurbishments to support equipment availability and minimise downtime
Checking testing and tagging equipment accurately completing service records test certificates and associated paperwork

Please note this role involves regular travel across the region

About You

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach including:

Proven experience as a hoist engineer or experienced lifting equipment engineer with a relevant qualification or time-served background in an industry with transferable skills is welcomed
Strong diagnostic mechanical and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently across different depots and customer sites
A flexible approach to travel and changing regional priorities
Strong organisation and time management skills
A proactive safety focused mindset and commitment to high standards
A full valid driving licence

About Us

Youll be joining an industry leader thats growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP were proud to be the UKs leading equipment hire providersupporting projects big and small across construction infrastructure events and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting Survey Pumps Power and Environmental and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry so you work with the best tools in the game
Remaining fully independent which lets us make agile long-term decisions that support your success
Offering real career growth training and development from day one
Support that values you from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

If youre looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference across the region wed love to hear from you. Upload your CV and complete our short application well take it from there.

Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.


Required Experience:

IC