Senior Lifting Inspection Engineer - North England

Overview

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. GAP Lifting's TIC team manage and schedule the Test, Inspection, and Certification of lifting and working at height equipment – whether it’s harnesses in the Highlands or cranes in Cornwall, we cover it. We also repair, service, install and supply any equipment to meet your requirements.

The Senior TIC Engineer role is primarily site based and involves the inspection, function testing, repair and maintenance of lifting and working at height equipment. It also includes proof load testing of equipment such as runway beams, davit sockets, swing jibs and lift shaft eyes, basic installations, and producing reports/certification for equipment including detailed reporting on failed items.

Occasionally you will carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment. In addition, the TIC team supports the lifting depot network by maintaining the hire fleet, upskilling members of the team and providing customers with bespoke solutions to lifting‑based queries.

Please note, this role will involve extensive travel across the North of England and we are flexible on candidate locations.

• Significant experience working within the lifting equipment industry with excellent product knowledge.
• Multiple LEEA Qualifications including advanced programmes such as Runways & Crane Structures and/or Overhead Travelling Cranes.
• Manufacturer & Industry Training (ie, CSCS, IPAF, Confined Space, Working at Height, PASMA, etc).
• Competent in accordance with LOLER.
• IT Literate.
• Valid driving licence.

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.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company Van
• 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)

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