Lifting Technician
3 days ago
As a Lifting Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and availability of our lifting equipment. This includes inspecting, repairing, and maintaining equipment to manufacturer specifications and high industry standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Brandon Hire Station as we expand our lifting and material handling product range. With additional locations being launched and significant investments in assets and infrastructure, you’ll be part of a growing, forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Test, visually inspect, and repair equipment, ensuring all items are safe and operational.
- Ensure thorough examinations of hire fleet items are completed by a Lifting Examiner.
- Maintain the presentation of equipment by replacing worn or damaged stickers and cleaning serviced items.
- Ensure equipment due for hire has up-to-date thorough examination documentation.
- Record repair data, including time allocation and spares used.
- Ensure individual fleeted items are clearly identifiable.
- Participate in stock takes as required.
- Adhere to health and safety standards, ensuring branch operations comply with H&S legislation.
- Load and secure equipment correctly and avoid leaving equipment in public areas.
- Support the ongoing maintenance of equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Engage in on-the-job training to continuously develop skills.
- Perform additional duties within your skillset as required to ensure the smooth running of the business.
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant mechanical or electrical qualifications (advantageous).
- LEEA (or similar) qualifications (preferred).
- Experience working with lifting hire fleet equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with lifting equipment manufacturer training (e.g., Genie, Mace, Hackett, Tractel, CMCO) is desirable.
- Someone with a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to health and safety.
- Valid driving licence.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing on-the-job training.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
- Salary sacrifice pension
- Monday to Friday working hours, no weekends.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free tool hire
- Life assurance cover (3 x salary)
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme, rewarding successful referrals.
- Learning & development opportunities, including in-house and external training to support your career progression.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp Discounts – enjoy rewards and savings on thousands of well-known brands.
- Discounts on HP products, mobile contracts, and gym memberships.
- Health Shield
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline, with free membership.
A Little Bit About Us
Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.
Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS-accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.
At Brandon Hire Station, we’re actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We’re committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.
If you're interested in working for a company that values its employees and strives to provide outstanding customer service, we invite you to apply today.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.Salary: CompetitiveShift Hours: 40 per week.Business Unit: Brandon Hire Station
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