Dock jobs in Ipswich

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

Due to continued success and growth, we require a Loading Systems / Industrial Door Engineer to carry out servicing, callouts and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment covering Loading Systems Southeast Region.

Main Duties:

• Service, Fault Finding & Repairs: Demonstrate proficiency in servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on loading bay and industrial access equipment, including mechanical and hydraulic dock levellers, scissor lifts, vehicle restraints, industrial doors, gates, and barriers.
• Service Documentation & Reporting: Follow all service check sheets accurately and, upon completion of works, compile detailed reports highlighting any additional remedial or repair requirements.
• Planned Maintenance Delivery: Complete maintenance schedules in line with agreed service contracts, ensuring works are carried out within required timescales and standards.
• Engineering Support Contact: Act as a key point of contact for engineers, providing technical guidance and operational support where required.
• Repair Works: Undertake repair duties as directed, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
• On-Call Participation: Actively participate in the regional on-call rota, providing responsive support as required.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Conform to and promote best practice in Health & Safety at all times, ensuring safe systems of work are consistently followed.

Person specification:

• Driving Licence: Hold a full UK driving licence, essential for travel to customer sites and regional coverage.
• Health & Safety Commitment: Demonstrate willingness to undertake ongoing Health & Safety training as directed by the Company’s QHSE Department, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, guidelines, and safe working practices.
• Communication & Customer Service: Possess strong communication and customer service skills, ensuring professional interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Industry Qualifications: Hold recognised industry certifications demonstrating competency, including IPAF, PASMA, CSCS, and NVQ Level 2 in Loading Bay Equipment (or equivalent).
• Technical Expertise: Have relevant experience and/or qualifications in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical engineering, including fabrication and welding.
• Professional Development: Show willingness to undertake ongoing competency, product, and Health & Safety training to support continuous professional development.

What we offer:

• 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.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills to apply for this role, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Pickerings Lifts is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively welcomes suitable qualified and experienced applications from individuals irrespective of sex, race, gender, age, national origin, religion, religious belief, sexual orientation or disablement. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy is available on request.

Recruitment Agencies - We do not engage with recruitment agencies, or accept any speculative CVs being sent

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• What are you salary expectations for the role?

Experience:

• Service & Repair: 2 years (preferred)
• Loading Systems: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road