Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor
Salary Up To £55,000 Plus Benefits
Location: West Midlands (with UK travel)
We are working with a leading manufacturing provider seeking a skilled professional to join their team as an Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor. In this role, you will deliver internal training for employees as well as external crane operator training for customer operatives. The position is primarily West Midlands‑based, but you will also travel to customer sites across the UK (with occasional overnight stays). All travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses are fully covered.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong hands‑on experience in overhead cranes and lifting equipment who enjoys coaching, problem‑solving, building relationships and who is ready to pass on their knowledge in a rewarding training career.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Door to Door
* Company vehicle
* Mobile Phone
* Fuel Card
* Expenses card and scheme
* Corporate branded workwear
* Corporate branded overalls
* High‑quality PPE (including industry‑leading self‑rescue descender harnesses), hard hat, boots, etc.
* Specialist tools provided
* Pension scheme and life and accident insurance
* Ongoing skills development and certified training, including in‑house, UK and European training. Crane Operator Training Qualification (if needed)
Requirements
* Qualifications and previous experience working on overhead cranes or similar engineering environment. Additional training can be provided to support the role.
* Previous training experience or working in a training environment would be advantageous.
* Knowledge and experience in working with external training providers and training bodies.
* Good knowledge of workplace Health and Safety legislation and practices.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Enthusiastic, organised and self‑motivated with excellent time‑management skills.
* Commercial acumen.
* Must be willing and able to travel (sometimes stay overnight) throughout the UK on an as‑and‑when basis.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Responsibilities
* Develop the company training policies, programmes and presentations, alongside company management, against a continuous improvement plan.
* Support employee onboarding and induction as applicable.
* Deliver internal technical and specific Health and Safety training to crane technicians and staff.
* Deliver crane operator training to crane operatives on our customers’ sites.
* Provide technical support to technicians.
* Maintain and promote Health & Safety protocols for all participants during training sessions.
* Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit it promptly.
* Set up the training environments for internal and external training sessions.
* Manage and support technical apprentices throughout their learning journey.
* Update and maintain the company training and competency matrix.
* Report on the training performance to company management.
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