Lifting Engineer

Job Role: Field-Based Lift Engineer
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 base salary (Realistic earnings of £50,000-£65,000 pa)
Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-16.00 + Door to Door / Overtime @ 1.5/2x
Location: Bedfordshire + Nationwide/International travel
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Interaction have partnered with a global leading direct manufacturer of industrial scale vertical access equipment in search of an array of field based electrical, mechanical, lift & traction engineers to join their growing team. Being established for over 70 years, employing over 3,000 individuals across the globe and a multimillion-pound turnover this company not only offers full industry related training but excellent earning potential and internal progression.
The Package:
· 33 days holiday (Including Bank Holiday) after 1 years service.
· Overtime breakdown - Any hours worked over 8.5 on weekdays = 1.5X, Saturdays all hours worked=1.5X, Sundays all hours worked=2X
· UK Nights away paid @ £25 per stay, Overseas + Rig work Nights away paid up to £65-£70 per night
· Company vehicle, Fuel Card, Door to Door Payments
· Full internal training & development alongside comprehensive direct manufacturer training courses
· International work is entirely optional, there is an opportunity to work in Africa, Europe, North/South America, Asia, Australasia, Middle East & Offshore Rigs!
· For every night you are overseas, you get a 0.5 days holiday back in leu
The role:
· Maintain, service, fault find and repair on array of vertical access equipment (hoists, lifts, rack & pinion).
· To inspect & commission on site machinery and systems in line with electrical & mechanical fault finding/reparations
· Represent the organisation in a professional and well-presented manner inclusive of keeping the vehicle tidy and driving behaviour.
· Follow client processes and procedures alongside identify routes of continuous improvement.
· To keep line management up to date with workload and progress.
What we need from you:
· Electrically and mechanically competency with a good working knowledge of electrical systems (motors, converters, sensors, control panels)
· Qualifications relative to electrical/mechanical engineer I.E NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or HND in electrical, mechanical bases or traction, hydraulic & lifts.
· Full UK Drivers License & Valid Passport
· Previous experience working as a Lift Engineer, Traction Engineer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, Offshore Engineer or a Qualified Electrician
Commutable from:
Northampton, Kettering, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Oxford, Corby, Rugby, Coventry, Peterborough, Bedford, Birmingham
Similar Roles May Include:
Traction Engineer, Oil & Gas Engineer, Lift Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Lift Installation Engineer, Rack & Pinion, Offshore Engineer, RIG Engineer
Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Samuel on or email me on
Thank you for taking the time, we look forward to speaking in the near future.