Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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Location

Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)

Salary

Up to £45, + OTE £65

Hours

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Benefits

New company van, paid travel time, enhanced overtime rates, strong progression, long-term career path

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a specialist engineering team working across industrial sites in the South East.

This field-based role focuses on maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation of overhead and gantry cranes, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and industrial controls. Ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is a genuine career opportunity with strong earning potential and clear progression into senior engineering roles.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes
  • Electrical and mechanical fault-finding on 3-phase systems
  • Repair motors, controls, brakes and safety systems
  • Work on pendant and radio control systems
  • Install and commission crane equipment and upgrades
  • Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks
  • Respond to breakdowns across industrial sites
  • Complete accurate service reports

Overtime & Pay Structure

  • Paid travel time (home to site and return) at single rate
  • Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5 times hourly
  • Saturday: 1.5 times hourly
  • Sunday: 2 times hourly

What We’re Looking For

  • Experienced crane, lifting equipment or industrial electrical engineer
  • Strong fault-finding ability (3-phase / control systems)
  • Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment
  • Confident working independently in the field
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong discipline, reliability and attention to detail
  • Ex-military personnel strongly encouraged to apply

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

  • NVQ or City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations
  • Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis
  • LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment certification

What’s on Offer

  • 1-year-old van
  • OTE up to £65
  • Strong overtime structure
  • Clear progression into senior and specialist roles
  • Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector

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Company: First Military Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Isfield
Job Description:

Location

Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)

Salary

Up to £45, + OTE £65

Hours

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Benefits

New company van, paid travel time, enhanced overtime rates, strong progression, long-term career path

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a specialist engineering team working across industrial sites in the South East.

This field-based role focuses on maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation of overhead and gantry cranes, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and industrial controls. Ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is a genuine career opportunity with strong earning potential and clear progression into senior engineering roles.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes
  • Electrical and mechanical fault-finding on 3-phase systems
  • Repair motors, controls, brakes and safety systems
  • Work on pendant and radio control systems
  • Install and commission crane equipment and upgrades
  • Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks
  • Respond to breakdowns across industrial sites
  • Complete accurate service reports

Overtime & Pay Structure

  • Paid travel time (home to site and return) at single rate
  • Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5 times hourly
  • Saturday: 1.5 times hourly
  • Sunday: 2 times hourly

What We’re Looking For

  • Experienced crane, lifting equipment or industrial electrical engineer
  • Strong fault-finding ability (3-phase / control systems)
  • Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment
  • Confident working independently in the field
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong discipline, reliability and attention to detail
  • Ex-military personnel strongly encouraged to apply

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

  • NVQ or City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations
  • Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis
  • LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment certification

What’s on Offer

  • 1-year-old van
  • OTE up to £65
  • Strong overtime structure
  • Clear progression into senior and specialist roles
  • Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector

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Posted: April 23rd, 2026