Are you ready to kick-start your career in a fast-growing, innovative company? At Hudson Lifting, we’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on individual to join our team as a Lifting Engineer.

Location: Heathrow, UB7 8EW

Salary: up to £40k per annum depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:30 AM to 5:30 PM

About Us:

Hudson Lifting is an award-winning provider of lifting equipment and services, known for offering bespoke solutions and products of the highest quality. Our collaborations with top brands like Tractel, Genie, Gunnebo, Hi-Force, and many more mean we offer the best in the business. We are committed to maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards to deliver the quality and reliability our customers expect.

With a strong foundation and a forward-thinking approach, our vision is to become the leading provider of lifting solutions in the UK – and we want you to be part of that journey!

Lifting Engineer – The Role:

This is your chance to become part of an award-winning business, where you'll learn the ins and outs of inspecting, maintaining, and repairing cutting-edge lifting equipment that keeps our customers’ operations running smoothly.

If you're a natural "tinkerer" with a passion for mechanical engineering or already have experience as a technician, we want to hear from you!

Lifting Engineer – What’s in it for you?

– Real-world experience: Develop valuable skills on the job while working with industry-leading equipment

– Career progression: We’ll invest in your growth with full training, including a LEEA courses and a diploma in lifting equipment engineering, if you haven’t already got these

– A supportive environment: Work alongside a team of experts in a company committed to your development and success

Lifting Engineer – Key Responsibilities:

– Testing and inspecting equipment to ensure it meets the highest safety and quality standards

– Maintaining and preparing equipment for hire, making sure it’s always ready for customers

– Conducting on-site inspections and troubleshooting for customers and helping with breakdowns when needed

– Dismantling and repairing faulty components, bringing your technical expertise to the forefront

– Assisting with deliveries and collections as required

– Keeping our workshop safe, tidy, and compliant with health and safety regulations

– This list isn't exhaustive, and you may be called upon for additional duties as needed

– This is not your typical 9-to-5 – you’ll gain hands-on experience and have the chance to take on new challenges as you grow with us

Lifting Engineer – You:

– Demonstrable experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing lifting equipment or plant machinery in a professional setting

– Relevant qualifications — a LEEA-accredited qualification or diploma in lifting equipment engineering is highly desirable

– Strong working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and applicable industry standards

– Attention to detail: You’ll take pride in ensuring all work is of the highest quality, identifying issues and solving problems efficiently

– A proactive attitude: You’ll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment and taking ownership of tasks

– Experience is a plus, but not essential: If you have experience diagnosing and repairing lifting equipment or plant machinery, fantastic! If not, we’re happy to train the right candidate

– You'll also need a clean UK driving license to carry out site visits and occasional deliveries. If you don’t have certain certifications like a forklift truck license, don’t worry – we can provide training for those too

Perks and Benefits:

– Competitive salary and a pension scheme

– Death in service benefit

– 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

– Company uniform and PPE provided

– Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being

– Access to continuous training and career development opportunities

Hudson Lifting Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging, rewarding role and grow with an innovative team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your career with Hudson Lifting!