Trainee Lifting Engineer

General information

Job description

Workshop

Post description

Trainee Lifting Engineer

Division

Lifting - Fitter

Title

Trainee Lifting Engineer

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Location

Location

United Kingdom London Charlton Lifting

Vacancy contact last name

Stevenson

Vacancy contact first name

Emma

Vacancy contact email

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

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.

*Please note that we cannot offer VISA Sponsorship for this position so all applicants should possess full UK Right to Work*

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

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 up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work then wed love to hear from you! Ready to get started 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.