Trainee Lifting Engineer

Title

Trainee Lifting Engineer

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy location

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

About 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)
• So what next?
• If you think you fit the profile we would love to hear from you!
• All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Reference

012115