Lifting Gear Fitter, Meriden

Lifting Gear Fitter in Birmingham. Join a growing lifting equipment hire specialist. £30,000 - £40,000 salary, overtime available, company van, 25 days holiday.

We are recruiting for a growing business within the lifting equipment hire sector that forms part of a well-established group. The organisation supplies specialist equipment to a wide range of industries and has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and excellent service. This Lifting Gear Fitter opportunity offers the chance to join a supportive engineering team where your mechanical skills will play an important role in maintaining equipment standards and supporting customers across the region.

As a Lifting Gear Fitter, you will be joining a company that invests in its people and offers long‑term stability within an expanding operation.

• Salary between £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Overtime available to increase earnings
• Company van provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Stable role within a growing company backed by an established group

This Lifting Gear Fitter position will focus on ensuring lifting and mechanical equipment is maintained to a high standard and remains safe and reliable for customer use.

• Carrying out inspections and maintenance on lifting equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs
• Preparing equipment so it is ready for hire and safe operation
• Supporting the engineering team with servicing and maintenance work
• Recording maintenance activities and ensuring equipment history is accurate
• Following safety procedures and maintaining high workshop standards
• Working closely with colleagues to keep equipment in excellent condition and ensure customers receive reliable machinery

To succeed as a Lifting Gear Fitter, you may have experience working with mechanical equipment, lifting gear, plant, or similar machinery.

You may have:

• Experience in mechanical repair, servicing, or equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of lifting equipment, plant machinery, or engineering equipment
• Strong fault‑finding skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety
• The ability to work independently and within a team
• A recognised lifting equipment qualification or relevant engineering training would be advantageous

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Lifting Equipment Engineer, Lifting Equipment Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Lifting Gear Engineer, Workshop Engineer, Service Engineer, Lifting Equipment Fitter, LEEA Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Technician.

If you are an experienced Lifting Gear Fitter looking for a secure role in Birmingham with a growing lifting equipment hire business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!