Hoist Installer

Salary: £33,280 - £45,760 (£14-£22 per hour dependent on experience)

Location: Irlam, Manchester - field‑based with regional travel

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

We’re supporting a growing, well‑established SME that’s rapidly scaling its hoist‑hire operations across the UK. With sustained investment, an expanding project portfolio and a commitment to operational excellence, the business is strengthening its engineering team with an additional Hoist Engineer.

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.

• 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.

• 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