ENGINEERS
We require driven, like-minded individuals to join our company.
We are based in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, with projects taking place Nationwide.
From jacking and changing bearings on bridges, to working airside at the busiest airports, lifting water valves and completing vital repairs/refurbs on the UK water infrastructure, these are just a few of what we do.
Our work is rarely the same. Someone who is a hands-on professional, who is Flexible with a Yes attitude and can put in the hard work, offers solutions and is proud of what they have achieved is essential.
We offer a clean, well-equipped workshop environment with fully kitted out vans with a strong focus on quality, and continuous improvement.
This role is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with opportunities for overtime (at enhanced rates) in the evenings and occasionally some weekend working. We are looking for a flexible person who can travel nationwide with occasional overnight stays
What we're Looking For:
To be considered for this role, you should have
* A Recognised engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship.
* Strong customer service skills
* Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices
* Good written and spoken English
* A clean UK driving licence – must be able to travel nationwide with some overnight stays
* Must be flexible. Work independently, as well as a team player
* Any of the following training/qualifications would be desirable, but not essential, we will provide this training if needed: IPAF, Fork Truck, CSCS cards, safety passport, Work at height, confined space training, NSL Lifting qualifications/ or LEEA qualifications and Slinger/signaller qualifications
* Confident working at height and physically fit
Responsibilities
* Maintain a hands-on presence, providing support with breakdowns, fault-finding and diagnosing faults, and offering solutions when required.
* Carry out installations, and adjustments across a variety of machines and equipment – not just lifting equipment
* Support specialist project builds, from preparation to full assembly and installation.
* Assisting with Contract Lifting, working on vital infrastructure repairs and completing essential maintenance on shutdowns/outages, and machinery relocations
* Examination of Lifting and Working at height equipment on site and in house and completing repairs to lifting equipment
We offer:
* Excellent salary from £33,000 upwards, depending on your experience, training and qualifications.
* We're committed to supporting your professional development, with options to obtain Industry-recognised tickets and On-the-job training to help you grow in your role.
* Monday to Friday working hours, 8am to 5pm NO SHIFTS
* Enhanced overtime rates for evenings and weekends.
* Paid travel time to sites (based on radius, T&C apply)
* The use of a company vehicle with fuel card
* Allowances for meals and accommodation whilst you are working away
* Discretional Bonus,
* 26 Days Holiday + 8 paid bank Holidays per year + the opportunity to buy more holiday if you need it
* Company Pension Scheme
* A family company that is flexible.
* About us
Who we are
This year, Calder Lifting Services celebrates our 40th anniversary, how the company has evolved in this time is another tale to tell. We are the original lifting company plus a whole lot more.
We're a proud, family-owned business that invests in our team. Your safety and the safety of our other team members is our highest priority.
As well as the interesting projects we also provide engineering services including full machine shop services (CNC), breakdown response, Servicing, Testing, full inhouse fabrication services, repairs/maintenance of any equipment and we build Overhead cranes.
We sell the best Lifting Equipment and are supported by the best manufacturers in industry – Columbus McKinnon,Kito Crosby, Ridgegear, Miller Weblift, Codipro, Gunnebo, Kone cranes/Demag, Misia to name a few.
We sell only the best equipment, as we use the best equipment to complete our projects.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points?
* Are you willing to travel nationwide and stay overnight when required?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person