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Engineer - Crane

Job in Dartford, Kent County, DA1, England, UK
Listing for: Speedy Hire Plc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38000 - 46000 GBP Yearly GBP 38000.00 46000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out routine servicing, inspection and maintenance of overhead cranes and hoists.
  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
  • Completing preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability.
  • Undertaking fault finding, retrofits, modernisations and equipment upgrades.
  • Working in accordance with LOLER, PUWER and all relevant health and safety legislation.
  • Producing accurate service reports and communicating technical recommendations to customers.
  • Building strong customer relationships by providing expert advice and excellent service.
Qualifications and Experience
  • You are a qualified engineer with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge and experience working on cranes, hoists or similar lifting equipment.
  • NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Previous experience maintaining, servicing or repairing overhead cranes and hoists.
  • Good understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Comfortable working at height.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
  • A commitment to supporting Lloyds British's ESG Strategy
    - Decade to Deliver.
Working Hours and Options
  • Hours:

    39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB).
  • Flexible working options available, including job shares and amended hours. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Company vehicle, tools and specialist equipment.
  • 95% employee discount across the Speedy Hire Group.
  • Ongoing technical training through our in-house Academy, OEM partners and LEEA Advanced courses.
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression across Lloyds British and the wider Speedy Hire Group.
  • My Staff Shop - discounts across hundreds of retailers.
  • Green Commute Initiative
    - Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • PAM Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support.
  • Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB), supporting a healthier balance between work and personal life.
  • Career Line of Sight, providing clear development pathways and progression opportunities.
Company Culture & Values

Why Lloyds British? Our engineers are at the heart of everything we do. We invest heavily in training, development and career progression, ensuring you have the skills, support and opportunities to build a long and rewarding career with us. If you're looking to join a business where safety, quality and people come first, we'd love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Employment

Conditions

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include Right to Work verification, references and, where applicable, DBS, credit or security clearance checks.

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