Overhead Crane Engineer

Overhead Crane Engineer

Location: Field-based, candidates must be based within 1 hour of Kent

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 basic

Benefits: Overtime, company van, pension, LEEA training and further development

An established lifting equipment business is looking for an experienced Overhead Crane Engineer to join its growing service team.

This is a field-based role, working across customer sites to service, inspect, repair, install and commission overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Complete inspections and testing in line with LOLER and PUWER
• Support installation, commissioning, refurbishment and modernisation work
• Work on components including motors, brakes, gearboxes, PLCs, control systems and hydraulics
• Complete service reports and maintain a professional approach on site

Requirements

• Based within 1 hour of Kent
• Experience as an Overhead Crane Engineer, Crane Service Engineer, Lifting Equipment Engineer or similar
• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
• Knowledge of overhead cranes, hoists or lifting equipment
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary
• Overtime available
• Saturday paid at time and a half
• Sunday paid at double time
• Company van
• Pension
• LEEA training and further development provided

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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