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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