Lifting equipment technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Repair, maintain, modify, inspect, test, install and assemble lifting equipment to ensure its suitability and safety for a continued period of service.

What you'd do

Carry out thorough examinations of lifting equipment in line with LOLER requirements

Conduct planned preventive maintenance and record all work accurately

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on cranes, hoists, and lifting accessories

Test braking systems, limit switches, and load cells after maintenance or repair

Prepare and issue examination reports and defect notifications to clients

Identify defective or unsafe equipment and take the appropriate action to remove it from service

Advise clients on their statutory obligations and upcoming inspection schedules

What you'd learn

Types of lifting equipment including overhead cranes, hoists, and mobile plant

LOLER, PUWER, and other statutory inspection and maintenance requirements

How to carry out thorough examinations and record findings accurately

Load calculations and how to assess safe working loads and configurations

Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair techniques for lifting machinery

Safe systems of work including isolation, permit-to-work, and toolbox talks

How to use precision measuring instruments and test equipment

Ready to look for a place?

See live Lifting equipment technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

Find vacancies

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.