LOLER Engineer / Lifting Equipment Inspector

About the job

Job Title: LOLER Engineer / Lifting Equipment Inspector

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full Time, 8am - 4:30pm.

Lifting Gear UK Group is a part of the Axel Johnson International Group of companies and has 12 strategically located depots across England and Scotland, from Glasgow in the north to Bridgwater and London in the south.

Lifting Gear UK originated in Leyland, Preston and are the largest privately owned lifting equipment provider in the UK, not only focusing on equipment hire, but also providing product sales and services such as heavy lifting projects, contract lifting and bespoke design and fabrication.

Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK

The role:

Are you an experienced Lifting Engineer based in or around the London area ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution?

As a Lifting Equipment Engineer, you'll be responsible for carrying out on-site inspections on lifting equipment and lifting accessories, in accordance with LOLER Regulations, as well as on site testing of beams and anchor points. You will also assist local depot's with workshop duties such as: inspection, test and run, repairs and servicing on equipment in our hire fleet, and for customers equipment. .

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• You will carry out fault finding procedures, recognise the defective items, conduct the necessary repairs effectively and restore the equipment to a safe working condition.
• We are looking for candidates who are motivated and keen to learn about our specialist products and build their industry knowledge, along with:
• Carry out inspection on various types of Lifting equipment in accordance with LOLER & PUWER
• Service Repair and Inspect Lifting equipment on customer sites and the company's workshop
• Complete necessary paperwork in line with the companies set procedures
• Adhere to Quality, Health and Safety Environment regulations

The Candidate:

If you join the team, we will provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We will talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you'd like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed as a Lifting Engineer you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours

• Experience of carrying out Lifting Equipment inspections on items including Chains, Slings, Shackles, Manual/Powered Hoists, Lifting Beams, Runway Beams plus various other forms of Lifting and Handling Equipment
• LEEA Qualifications or time served in relevant industry is advantageous
• Good Understanding of method statements and risk assessments
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Attention to detail and accuracy when completing inspection paperwork
• A good understanding of the fundamentals of general engineering required

Benefits:

• This position warrants a company van, fully fuelled, taxed for business use only.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Industry Recognised Training Courses
• Company Phone & Tablet for Inspection Use
• Free Eyesight Test Vouchers

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Lift Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Lift Repair, Lifting Decks Engineer, Elevator Engineer, Roller Shutter Door Engineer, Tail Lift Engineer, Mobile Technician, LOLER Qualified, Hydraulics Engineer, Electro-Hydraulics Systems, Fault Repair Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mobile Lift Technician, Mobile Engineer Controller may also be considered for this role.