Lifting Gear Fitter

Lifting Gear Fitter in Birmingham. Join a growing lifting equipment hire specialist. £30,000 - £40,000 salary, overtime available, company van, 25 days holiday.

The Company

We are recruiting for a growing business within the lifting equipment hire sector that forms part of a well-established group. The organisation supplies specialist equipment to a wide range of industries and has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and excellent service. This Lifting Gear Fitter opportunity offers the chance to join a supportive engineering team where your mechanical skills will play an important role in maintaining equipment standards and supporting customers across the region.

As a Lifting Gear Fitter
, you will be joining a company that invests in its people and offers long-term stability within an expanding operation.

Key Benefits

• Salary between £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Overtime available to increase earnings
• Company van provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Stable role within a growing company backed by an established group

Key Responsibilities

This Lifting Gear Fitter position will focus on ensuring lifting and mechanical equipment is maintained to a high standard and remains safe and reliable for customer use.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out inspections and maintenance on lifting equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs
• Preparing equipment so it is ready for hire and safe operation
• Supporting the engineering team with servicing and maintenance work
• Recording maintenance activities and ensuring equipment history is accurate
• Following safety procedures and maintaining high workshop standards
• The successful Lifting Gear Fitter will work closely with colleagues to keep equipment in excellent condition and ensure customers receive reliable machinery.

About You

To succeed as a Lifting Gear Fitter
, you may have experience working with mechanical equipment, lifting gear, plant, or similar machinery.

You may have:

• Experience in mechanical repair, servicing, or equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of lifting equipment, plant machinery, or engineering equipment
• Strong fault-finding skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety
• The ability to work independently and within a team
• A recognised lifting equipment qualification or relevant engineering training would be advantageous.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:
Lifting Equipment Engineer, Lifting Equipment Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Lifting Gear Engineer, Workshop Engineer, Service Engineer, Lifting Equipment Fitter, LEEA Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Technician.