* Reporting to: Engineering Services Supervisor
* Responsible for: Support, Maintenance & Inspection
* Location: Newcastle
Role Overview:
JK Lifting provide services to the lifting industry, from proof load testing and inspection, to servicing and repair to completely bespoke design and manufacture. This role is primarily site based within the North East.
As a crane engineer with electrical experience, you will be part of a team primarily responsible for crane maintenance and installation. In addition, as we are a multi skilled team, you will be expected to support and carry out projects utilizing a variety of lifting techniques and the inspection of general lifting equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out, build, servicing, inspection and repair of machinery and equipment at customer premises or on site.
* Diagnose specific fault issues and action appropriately.
* Ensure all service information is read, understood and filed.
* Correctly file all service manuals and that they are consistently updated.
* Undertake all work strictly in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and recommendations.
* Escalate the appropriate action in relation to broken or damaged company equipment.
* Work with the customer in mind, making sure that quality work standards are maintained consistently and that post work, the repair site is clean and left in a condition that satisfies the customer.
* Submit and revise documentation based on comments received back from the client and wider JK Lifting team.
* Be the main point of contact for technical issues on allocated projects.
* Recognise and communicate business opportunities within ongoing projects.
* Liaise with design engineer to ensure bespoke projects are on track.
* Ensure that high standards of health and safety in the workplace are maintained.
* Support lifting projects utilizing your specialist engineering skill set and seek to broaden your skill set.
* Ensure that self-image is a key contributor to promoting company business, and maintain both personal image and vehicle condition and cleanliness to an exceptional standard at all times.
* Be willing to work alongside the wider team and learn new skills including lifting and moving machinery and vessel projects.
* Any other duties reasonably requested.
Qualifications:
* GNVQ or completed similar vocational training as an electrician or electrical engineer
* LEEA entrance
* Completion of a recognised apprenticeship to NVQ level 3 in a related industry
* Can demonstrate testing and inspection techniques
* Can demonstrate ability to plan complex lifting operation
* Produce supporting documentation and experience of colour coding techniques
* Experienced in heavy lift operations
* Competent with Microsoft Office
* Driving license
Characteristics:
* Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER
* Good communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
* Flexibility to support projects outside of normal hours
* Able to work as part of a team
* Positive ‘can do’ attitude
* LEEA – progression through the modules
* H&S – IOSH Qualification
* Complete additional training to meet customer requirements.
Ready to apply?
If you are a passionate and skilled Crane Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the field, we invite you to apply and join our innovative engineering team. Please submit your details and attach your CV to apply for this role.
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