Port Services at Konecranes focuses on the service, maintenance and repair of lifting equipment and automation solutions within ports, harbours and terminals - equipment includes, cranes straddle carriers, container handling equipment and lift trucks to name but a few.

We are recruiting a Port Service Engineer to carry out the maintenance and repair of this equipment.

All of our customer are located in coastal areas, so being willing to travel is a key requirement for this role as well as being electrically-qualified. We are looking for candidates who are ideally based in the north of the UK, preferably in the northeast - Newcastle, Gateshead, Middlesbrough or the Humber area.

This role can also offer the opportunity to work overseas, but this is not a mandatory requirement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Electrical installation, commissioning, inspection, and testing including service and repair of Port Solution products, such as harbour cranes and straddle carriers
• Trouble- shooting equipment malfunctions, primarily in Electrical equipment, Drive technologies and PLCs in an industrial environment.
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues
• Accurate and descriptive problem reporting
• Completion of inspection and examination documentation as appropriate

Qualifications

What we are looking for in you:

• Electrically skilled with a basic understanding of mechanics and ideally hydraulics
• Proven track record performing electrical commissioning and repairs to machinery, PLCs and drives
• Experience of Siemens S7 essential. Use of FBD preferred.
• Good attention to detail.
• Be organised and self-motivated person.
• Computer proficient including basic networking and component diagnostics.
• Familiar with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and LOLER
• UK drivers licence
• Ability to work at height
• Able to spend periods of time away from home

Additional information

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid overtime
• Paid travel time
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and income protection insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company vehicle, fuel card, workwear, tools, phone
• Buy/sell holidays
• Employee shares save scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, leisure and travel discounts