207 Westfield Street, Westminster Industrial Estate, Woolwich, London, SE185PH
Location
United Kingdom, London, Charlton Lifting
Number of positions to be provided
1
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
Ready to get hands‑on with industry‑leading equipment and make a real impact?
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Lifting Engineer to join our high‑performing Lifting & TIC division. If you're passionate about lifting equipment, thrive on solving problems, and want to be part of a business that's growing fast—this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
As a Lifting Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our inventory of small shackles and slings, material lifts, aluminium gantries and everything our customers need for lifting any size of load hire‑ready. You'll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs—both in the depot and occasionally on customer sites—ensuring our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready to go when our customers need it.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role offering real career progression in a company that invests in its people.
What You'll Be Doing
- Servicing and maintaining a wide range of lifting equipment within the GAP inventory
- Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
- Accurately updating service records and ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Occasionally attending customer sites to carry out repairs and maintenance
- Supporting the depot team to ensure equipment availability and customer satisfaction
About You
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience working in a similar role - candidates out with the lifting industry are welcomed as full training will be provided!
- Experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment faults would be highly beneficial
- LEEA qualified is highly desirable
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- A customer‑focused mindset and a collaborative team spirit
- A full, valid driving licence is preferred but not essential
About Us
About GAP and What We Offer
You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.
- More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
- Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long‑term decisions that support your success
- Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
- Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support
If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you!
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.
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GAP is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Inverness where you can thrive as a Small Tools Fitter. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits, and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment while enjoying real career progression. Join us and be part of a growing team that prioritises your success and well-being.
