Multi-Skilled Loading Systems Engineer

Pickerings Lifts
Manchester, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Control Panels

Job description

  • Service, Repair & Installation: Carry out the service, repair, and installation of Loading Systems equipment, including sectional doors, roller shutters, high-speed doors, dock levellers, scissor lifts, load houses, vehicle restraints, control panels, dock seals and shelters, traffic light systems, wheel guides, buffers, and associated ancillary equipment.
  • Mechanical, Electrical & Hydraulic Work: Complete electrical, hydraulic, and fabrication works to a high professional standard, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and fully operational.
  • Fault Diagnosis: Accurately diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults using technical knowledge, fault-finding techniques, and engineering best practice.
  • Independent & Team Working: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team to deliver contracted works efficiently and professionally.
  • Technical Documentation: Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to support installation, repair, and diagnostic activities.
  • Customer Liaison: Liaise directly with customers on site, providing clear technical advice, usage guidance, and recommendations for repairs, upgrades, or replacements where appropriate.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out in strict accordance with health and safety legislation, company policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
  • Site Surveys: Carry out occasional site surveys to support the office with technical information, scopes of work, and planning.
  • Regional Travel & Working Away: Work across the Northern region, including staying away from home as required to support national operational demands.
  • Callout Responsibilities: Participate in the callout rota, providing responsive out-of-hours support in line with business requirements.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a NVQ?, * Loading Systems Experience: Proven background in Loading Systems, with experience in service, repair, installation, and modernisation works.

  • Technical Qualifications: Electrical qualifications are preferred; welding qualifications are desirable.
  • Professional Certifications: Holds or is willing to maintain relevant certifications such as CSCS, NVQ, IPAF, PASMA, and forklift truck licences.
  • Health & Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of health and safety standards, risk assessment processes, and safe working practices.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrates strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities across mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Workmanship & Standards: Self-motivated with a strong pride in workmanship and the ability to consistently deliver work to a high standard.
  • Customer Focus: Able to build positive working relationships with customers through professional communication and a solutions-focused approach.
  • Driving Licence: Holds a full, valid UK driving licence; a company vehicle will be provided.
  • Flexibility & Development: Willing to travel, stay away when required, and undertake further training to support personal development and business growth., * Service & Repair: 2 years (preferred)
  • Loading Systems: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking, * High Earnings Potential: Competitive salary structure with strong earning potential, recognising performance, contribution, and commercial success within the role.
  • Annual Leave: 25 days’ holiday per annum plus statutory bank holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
  • Pension Scheme: Access to a company pension scheme to support long-term financial planning and security.
  • Company Sick Pay: Occupational sick pay scheme providing financial support during periods of illness.
  • Training & Development Investment: Ongoing investment in professional development, including technical training, competency development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Additional Benefits: Access to further company benefits and employee support initiatives., * Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

About the company

Pickerings Lifts is a national, well established, privately owned, independent, leading Industry specialist with 170 years’ experience.

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