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Crane Service Engineer - Permanent

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Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting:

We are looking for Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Bias) for a permanent position based with our client on Teesside.

Immediate start available (subject to interview process)

Salary is £40,000 to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities of Role

* Inspect, service, maintain and repair overhead cranes and lifting equipment across a wide range of industries including but not limited to overhead cranes, jib cranes, runway systems, hoists, light cranes and mobile gantries.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults, often without the aid of detailed electrical drawings.
* Carry out fault finding and repairs on various equipment, such as:
* Motors, inverters and drives
* Gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics
* Control panels and associated electrical systems
* Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks where required (desirable).
* Operate and work safely with overhead cranes and lifting equipment, including slinging and lifting operations.
* Troubleshoot complex engineering challenges, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.
* Work safely at height and in confined or challenging environments.
* Maintain accurate service records and provide clear reports to customers.
* Deliver excellent customer service by being professional, approachable and safety focussed.

Day to Day Tasks

* Travelling to customer sites in your company vehicle.
* Conducting planned maintenance or responding to breakdowns.
* Diagnosing faults on electrical systems, drives, motors, gearboxes and control equipment.
* Inspecting lifting equipment and identifying safety or compliance issues.
* Carrying out necessary repairs, adjustments, or component replacements.
* Liaising with customers to explain work completed and advise on safety or operational improvements.
* Recording completed work and updating compliance documentation.

Key Skills and Experience

* Electro-mechanical background with an electrical bias (time-served preferred).
* Strong electrical fault-finding experience, confident working without drawings.
* Experience with three-phase systems and associated equipment.
* Hands-on experience with cranes, hoists, inverters, drives, motors and gearboxes (preferred).
* Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical lifting equipment.
* Welding/fabrication experience (desirable).
* Previous experience operating and maintaining overhead cranes (desirable).
* Comfortable and competent working at height.
* Valid UK Driving Licence (essential)..

In the first instance, send CV's to sheffeng@duttonrecruitment.com or call 0114 2200888 (option 1) for Engineering.

Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client.

Salary:
£40000 - £48000 per annum

Location:
County Durham,
England

Duration:
Permanent

Reference:
55370: Crane