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