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.
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Lifting Gear Fitter looking for a secure role in Birmingham with a growing lifting equipment hire business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!
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