Are you an experienced Tower Crane Electrician looking for a fresh challenge?
Or an Erection Supervisor ready to step into a more senior, technically varied role?
A leading lifting and crane solutions provider is looking for a skilled Tower Crane Electrician / Erection Supervisor to join their growing engineering team. This is a key role for someone who takes pride in high technical standards, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to work with a modern fleet across major UK projects.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, inspection, servicing and fault-finding of tower cranes across a wide range of sites. Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll support crane erectors, operators and site management to ensure safe, reliable and efficient crane performance.
Key Responsibilities
*Electrical installation and commissioning during crane erection, climbing and dismantling.
*Advanced electrical diagnostics and systematic fault-finding.
*Planned maintenance and statutory inspections.
*Completing digital service records and updating job management systems.
*Liaising professionally with site teams, clients and internal engineering teams.
*Ensuring safe working practices and adherence to lifting procedures.
*Representing the business professionally on sites across the UK.
Opportunities for Progression
For candidates with strong experience, there is scope to take on additional responsibility — including leading service and maintenance activities, scheduling preventative maintenance and coordinating labour and equipment.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
*ECS Level 3 NVQ Gold Card (Electrical).
*NVQ Level 3 Plant Installation – Tower Cranes.
*Strong tower crane electrical experience.
*Confident in fault-finding and troubleshooting.
*Good IT literacy (Microsoft 365, tablets, digital job systems).
*Full UK driving licence.
*Willingness to work regular weekends.
Desirable:
*Potain/Manitowoc technical or diagnostic training.
*Experience with anti-collision systems (SMIE/AMCS) and load-monitoring systems.
What’s on Offer
*Permanent full-time role (approx. 50 hours per week, Mon–Fri).
*Salary reflective of skills and experience.
*Company van, fuel card and smartphone.
*PPE, tools and diagnostic equipment provided.
*Manufacturer training and ongoing technical development.
*CPD and professional progression opportunities.
*Life assurance (4x salary) and critical illness cover.
*Private healthcare after probation.