Trainee Lifting Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
General information
Reference
012115
Publication start date
07/10/2026
Job description
Workshop
Post description
Trainee Lifting Engineer
Vacancy details
Division
Lifting - Engineer
Title
Trainee Lifting Engineer
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Vacancy location
Location
207 Westfield Street, Westminster Industrial Estate, Woolwich, London, SE185PH
Location
United Kingdom, London, Charlton Lifting
Requester
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
The Role
GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. From small shackles and slings to material lifts and aluminium gantries, the division has everything our customers need for lifting any size of load.
As a Trainee Lifting Engineer, you will learn everything from basic lifting skills to the proof load testing of overhead cranes and runway systems. This will include how to service and maintain lifting equipment to a high standard, diagnosing and repairing faults, updating service records, completing test certificates and keeping the workshop area clean and tidy.
You will work alongside our experienced Lifting Engineers and once you have successfully completed your initial training, you will go on to complete industry standard LEEA qualifications to become a fully qualified Lifting Engineer.
About You
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:
- A passion for working in a mechanical or fitter environment with a willingness to learn on the job and undertake further qualifications
- Ability to work on own initiative and assist other team members when required
- A customer-focussed approach to their work and strong attention to detail
- Full UK Drivers Licence is essential
- As long as you have the drive to build a career and the enthusiasm to learn, we can help with the rest!
About Us
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.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- 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) So what next? If you think you fit the profile we would love to hear from you! All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there. GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER