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