Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor – Step Off the Tools and Share Your Expertise
Salary – Up to £55,000 plus benefits
Location: West Midlands (with UK travel)
Are you an experienced Overhead Crane Engineer, Lead Engineer, Supervisor or Service Delivery Manager looking for a new challenge? This is an excellent opportunity to step away from the tools and use your technical expertise to train, mentor and develop the next generation of Overhead Crane engineers and operators.
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 customers’ operatives.
The position is primarily West Midlands–based, but you will also travel to customer sites across the UK (with occasional overnight stays required). 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, and building relationships – and who is ready to pass on their knowledge in a rewarding training career
Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor - The Rewards
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) Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor - 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 Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor - Responsibilities
Develop the company training policies, programs 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 cranes operatives on our customers sites
Provide technical support to technicians
Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety protocols for all participants during training sessions
Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit it promptly
Setting up the training environments for internal and external training sessions
Managing and supporting technical apprentices throughout their learning journey
Update and maintain the company training and competency matrix
Report on the training performance to company management About Us
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Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. For information on how we use your personal information, please refer to detail2recruitment privacy policy