Crane Engineer in Bradford)

Crane Engineer

Location: Bradford (Hybrid)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Salary: £35,500 basic

OTE: £45,000+ (8 hours overtime weekly)

I am currently working with a well‑established engineering business that is looking to appoint a Special Projects & Defence Engineer to join their growing team. This is a newly created role due to continued expansion, offering a mix of workshop-based work and field service activity across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. You will be working on Lorry Loader Cranes and other specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations of lorry loader cranes and other hydraulic loading equipment in compliance with LOLER
• Perform fault diagnostics and resolve both mechanical and electrical issues in the workshop and on site
• Carry out repair work on‑site where possible, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.
• Provide technical support to customers and ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and operating safely.
• Work on refurbishment and upgrade projects primarily workshop based.

Requirements

• Strong experience working with hydraulic systems, including fault finding and repairs
• Solid mechanical and electrical engineering background
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong problem‑solving ability and able to work in challenging environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience working with lorry loader cranes or similar equipment
• Knowledge of LOLER inspections
• Relevant security clearance or ability to obtain it

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5 with 2 hours available daily
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical cover and healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Fully expensed company van and fuel card (for business use – paid D2D when traveling to site)

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