Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer / Crane Technician

Days

£40-42,000

Job Purpose:
To carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, fault finding, and repairs on a range of overhead, gantry, and mobile crane systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation in line with industry standards and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on crane and lifting equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out repairs
• Inspect wire ropes, chains, hooks, brakes, motors, gearboxes, and control systems
• Carry out safety inspections in line with LOLER and PUWER requirements
• Test and commission cranes following repair or installation work
• Complete maintenance reports, service sheets, and inspection documentation
• Support breakdown response to minimise production downtime
• Liaise with site maintenance teams, supervisors, and external contractors
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience working on overhead cranes, gantry cranes, hoists, or lifting equipment
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical schematics
• Knowledge of PLC systems (desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of lifting regulations and safety standards
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work at height and in industrial environments

Qualifications (Typical)

• NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• IPAF / MEWP (desirable)
• Working at Height (desirable)
• Lifting equipment inspection qualification (advantageous)

Working Environment

• Industrial manufacturing sites, ports, warehouses, or construction environments
• May involve shift work, call out, or overtime
• Combination of indoor and outdoor work