Hoist Engineer
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Occupation Type
Metal working machine operatives
Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Location: Irlam, Manchester - field‑based with regional travel
This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing field role focused on the safe installation, servicing and maintenance of both inclined and vertical hoisting equipment used widely within construction settings. You'll join a close, experienced engineering team and play a key part in ensuring clients can move materials safely and efficiently at height.
What You'll Be Doing
- Salary: £33,280 - £45,760 (£14-£22 per hour dependent on experience)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 07:15-16:15, Fri 07:15-13:15 (40 hours/week)
- Holidays: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension: Auto‑enrolment
- Parking: Free onsite parking
- Additional perks:
- Overtime opportunities
- Use of a Company Vehicle
- Uniform and full PPE provided
This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing field role focused on the safe installation, servicing and maintenance of both inclined and vertical hoisting equipment used widely within construction settings. You'll join a close, experienced engineering team and play a key part in ensuring clients can move materials safely and efficiently at height.
What You'll Be Doing
- Installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of rental hoist systems, including vertical and inclined models
- Working predominantly along the M62 corridor, with wider coverage across the North West and Yorkshire
- Taking on occasional nationwide assignments, including some overnight travel when required
- Representing the company as a key technical contact, delivering excellent service on every site
- Using digital tablet systems to complete job sheets, compliance notes and site documentation
- Reporting to the Irlam depot each morning before heading out to customer locations
- A stable and established SME with a strong technical reputation in the hoist‑hire market
- You'll join a team of six skilled engineers with deep sector knowledge
- A progressive culture where operational improvement and safety sit at the heart of decision‑making
- Clear reporting lines into the Engineering Manager
- A supportive, practical team who pride themselves on quality, collaboration and service delivery
We're looking for a practical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and problem‑solving in the field.
You'll bring:
- Hands‑on experience in mechanical, electrical, plant or site‑based engineering environments
- Strong mechanical and electrical awareness
- Confidence working at height and in physically demanding settings
- A proactive, customer‑focused approach with strong problem‑solving ability
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
- Full UK driving licence (Trailer licence an advantage but not essential)
- CSCS card or NVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Installations desirable but not required
- Practical, safety‑minded and solutions‑oriented
- Comfortable working both solo and within a small team
- Reliable, hands‑on, and motivated by delivering high‑quality engineering work
- Ongoing, hands‑on training from an experienced engineering team
- Exposure to specialist hoisting systems and advanced lifting technologies
- Genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues its growth trajectory