Job Description

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Lifting Equipment Engineer to join our team. The scope of works is varied but mainly concentrates on the installation, repair and maintenance of lifting equipment and other related machinery. Reporting to the Project Engineers / Managing Director the main duties and responsibilities include the following;

Responsibilities and Duties

UK wide servicing, breakdowns, installation & commissioning of overhead cranes, jib cranes, gantries, hoists, manipulators and various lifting equipment on sites throughout the UK. Emergency and planned remedial repairs of lifting equipment across various customer sites. LOLER Inspections / examinations of lifting equipment on customer sites. Servicing & repair of overhead cranes and hoists both mechanical and electrical. Mechanical assembly and fitting work (both in house and at customer sites). Completing daily job sheets and checklists to the required standards. Carrying out works using your own initiative to ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently and professionally.

Essential Requirements

You must be fully conversant with electrical and mechanical engineering.

Fault finding experience, ideally on electrical & pneumatic systems including overhead cranes & hoists. Must be able to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams. Full UK driving license - company van will be provided. A good understanding of the English language, both verbal and written. Understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations. A willingness to work away and work extra hours when required. Work is UK wide - frequent travel and overnight stays will be required.

Desirable

LEEA experience/qualifications (training can be given). Knowledge of pneumatics (training can be given). Working at height experience/training (training can be given). Experience with PLC & inverter programming (training can be given).
You will also be required to adhere to the companies Health and Safety policy and quality management system.

Salary / package is dependant on skills and experience and is negotiable for the right candidate. Company van, phone, laptop etc provided.

Company Information

Formed in 2010, Yaplex Limited have become an industry leader in the design and manufacture of standard and bespoke lifting and material handling solutions. We provide innovative lifting, automation and handling solutions for improving productivity, health & safety and ergonomics in the workplace.

Our UK headquarters and manufacturing facility is based in Clay Cross, Chesterfield. Occupying a total of 24,000 sq/ft, our production facility is accredited to ISO 9001 - Quality Management System. All equipment is manufactured to the highest standards using high tech production methods and state of the art machinery. Both quality and health and safety are our top priority.

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,000.00-64,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Company pension Free or subsidised travel Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Lifting equipment installation and maintenance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 20/06/2025