Workshop Lifting Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lifting Engineer to join our team.

In the role of a Lifting Engineer you'll be joining our Lifting specialist team. As the largest dedicated lifting and safety provider in the UK, we have a vast selection of equipment for hire or sale, together with our repair, test and inspection service. We stock a wide range from leading manufacturers which is all CE compliant, designed to reduce the health and safety risks and backed by a full service and maintenance history. Our technicians make sure it arrives on-site certified and ready for action.

As a Lifting Equipment Engineer you’ll be required to carryout LOLER and PUWER inspection of all things Lifting and safety, also learning new skills of the role to develop. This will include; On-site inspection, testing, adjustment and maintenance of mechanical and electrical aspects of lifting and handling equipment.

The role is mainly depot based and will work alongside our lifting engineers at the location. There will also be some on site work to carryout inspections and repairs for our customers.

We are looking for candidates who are motivated and keen to learn about our specialist products and build their industry knowledge.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.  We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll 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 working on lifting equipment and accessories an advantage but training will be given
• Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required.
• A customer-focussed approach to workload and strong attention to detail

• Good communication skills
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivated to learn new skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• Full UK Driving licence is preferred but not essential

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. 

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.