Field Lifting Technician Location: Bristol /Yate Job type: Permanent Hours : Monday to Friday 0730-1600 Salary: Up to £43k Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Service Lift Engineer within the Bristol area on a permanent contract. The ideal candidate will be a skilled mechanical engineer with experience of maintaining lifting equipment and have previous experience of working in a customer facing role with this type of equipment. Duties & responsibilities: To clean, service, maintain, repair, overhaul, test and re-test ground support equipment including tools, jigs, fixtures, lifting and manipulating equipment. Field work will likely include every other week spent away on an UK RAF base and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearence is essential. To carry out a visual inspection of the customer equipment and record any damaged or missing parts in conjunction with the customer drawing or the OEM specification. To ensure company quality systems are adhered to always. To perform the services with a high degree of skill, care and diligence and in accordance with good industry & customer(s) practices. To work with managers and supervisors to implement the company’s policies and business objectives. To make a positive contribution to maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, neat and tidy. Skills Required : Good verbal communication skills Customer focused with excellent customer service skills Experience of using an ERP/Business System an advantage. A full clean driving licence is essential. Confident in discussing payment required with customers face to face Proactive approach in keeping records up to date Flexible to carry out a wide ranging role that will vary across the year Preferably from an aerospace or water industry background but not essential. Experience of working with lifting and manipulating equipment is preferable. Be willing to work away from home or overseas when required. Benefits: 25 days holiday Bank Hols (3 days saved for Christmas Shutdown) 2 x annual salary life assurance Free parking Company Pension contribution of 4% gross and employee contribution of 5% gross (4% net) To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Maria Thorne on maria.thornehawk-3.com for more information.