Equipment Technician

Description

• Identify, pick, and pack items from requisitions, preparing them securely for transport.
• Deliver top-notch service to internal clients by accurately managing stock levels and handling administrative tasks efficiently.
• Work flexibly across goods in, goods out, office/admin, and maintenance areas to support the team's needs.
• Process requisitions within 24 hours, verifying approvals and using the latest forms to keep everything on track.
• Perform testing, calibration, and thorough inspections on equipment, including specialist lifting gear in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Participate in annual stock takes with a keen eye for detail to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles with plant and equipment, while maintaining organised despatch, goods receipt, and quarantine areas.
• Assist Team Leaders in the daily running of the department, contributing to a well-organised and effective operation.
• Proactively report and stop any unsafe practices, while keeping your workspace clean, tidy, and orderly at all times.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing equipment for quality, quantity, and condition, ensuring accurate booking in and out.
• Communicate delivery and return notes promptly, including Excel versions for larger requests, to keep sites informed.
• Adhere to company safety rules, health & safety legislation, and environmental standards in all tasks.
• Update requisition trackers and input authorised order details into our system to facilitate smooth purchase orders.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) for stock records and reports
• Knowledge of lifting equipment and accessories – Pullifts, Tirfors, chain blocks, slings, shackles etc.
• Experience carrying out scheduled maintenance and LOLER/PUWER examinations on general lifting gear
• Solid understanding of workplace Health & Safety (you spot risks and call them out)
• Hands-on experience inspecting, testing and servicing overhead line equipment (rail or utilities background ideal)
• Current counterbalance forklift and telehandler certificates
• Previous customer-facing or client interaction experience
• Ability to work independently when required, but always happy to support the wider team
• LEEA Foundation (Part 1) or LEEA Diploma (Part 2) qualification
• Excellent time-keeping and punctuality – we rely on each other
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Proven experience working in a busy stores, warehouse or equipment room environment as part of a team
• Strong communication skills – comfortable dealing with colleagues, engineers, site teams and external suppliers

Benefits

• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Flexibility with working hours and tasks – occasional travel to sites around the UK is part of the role
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance