Crane Maintenance Technician

Crane Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Salary: £44,000 + OT 1.5x Mon-Sat & 2.0x Sun
Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Working Hours: Day shift – 8:00am to 4:00pm

A leading heavy engineering and manufacturing site in the North East is seeking an experienced Crane Maintenance Technician to join its Engineering & Maintenance function. The site operates a large number of overhead cranes supporting a high‑volume industrial environment and offers long-term stability within a permanent, days-based role.

The successful individual will be mechanically biased, safety focused, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a wider maintenance team.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Complete statutory inspections, tests, and routine maintenance activities
• Maintain control of maintenance schedules, outstanding works, and asset reliability
• Update and improve maintenance routines and schedules where required
• Ensure all crane and lifting equipment records are accurate and fully compliant with current legislation
• Communicate effectively with management, engineers, technicians, contractors, and production personnel
• Access, update, raise, and sign off tasks via the site CMMS (Pirana)
• Coordinate and oversee contractors to ensure work is completed safely, to standard, and at best value
• Update stores and maintenance records during shifts
• Support the training and development of other team members as required
• Conduct plant checks, risk assessments, and handovers where necessary

• Ensure full compliance with LOLER, the Health & Safety at Work Act, and site SHE policies
• Maintain safe, reliable operation of all lifting equipment
• Adhere to internal standards, systems, and procedures at all times

• Time-served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels
• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working unsupervised
• High attention to detail with a “can-do” approach
• Competent IT skills, including basic Microsoft Office applications
• Comfortable working at height
• Flexible approach to overtime, including weekends when required

• Electrical maintenance experience
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Direct experience maintaining cranes and lifting equipment
• LEEA Foundation Course completed

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established industrial operation with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, providing long-term career development within a stable maintenance environment.