Overhead Crane Engineer

Overhead Crane Engineer

Location: Field-based, candidates must be based within 1 hour of Kent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic
Benefits: Overtime, company van, pension, LEEA training and further development

An established lifting equipment business is looking for an experienced Overhead Crane Engineer to join its growing service team.

This is a field-based role, working across customer sites to service, inspect, repair, install and commission overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment.

The Role:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults

Complete inspections and testing in line with LOLER and PUWER

Support installation, commissioning, refurbishment and modernisation work

Work on components including motors, brakes, gearboxes, PLCs, control systems and hydraulics

Complete service reports and maintain a professional approach on site

Requirements:

Based within 1 hour of Kent

Experience as an Overhead Crane Engineer, Crane Service Engineer, Lifting Equipment Engineer or similar

Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background

Knowledge of overhead cranes, hoists or lifting equipment

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations

Full UK driving licence

Package:

£40,000 - £45,000 basic salary

Overtime available

Saturday paid at time and a half

Sunday paid at double time

Company van

Pension

LEEA training and further development provided

Apply now to discuss the role in confidence.

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