JMB21 - Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias) Location: Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location) Salary: Up to £45,000 OTE £65,000 Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 Benefits: New company van, paid travel time, enhanced overtime rates, strong progression, long-term career path Overview: We are seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a specialist engineering team working across industrial sites in the South East. This is a field-based role focused on maintenance, fault finding, repair, and installation of overhead and gantry cranes, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and industrial controls. Ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a genuine career opportunity with strong earning potential and clear progression into senior engineering roles. What Youll Be Doing: Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes Electrical & mechanical fault finding on 3-phase systems Repair motors, controls, brakes, and safety systems Work on pendant and radio control systems Install and commission crane equipment and upgrades Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks Respond to breakdowns across industrial sites Complete accurate service reports Overtime & Pay Structure Paid travel time (home to site and return) at single time Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5x Hourly Saturday: 1.5x Hourly Sunday: 2x Hourly What Were Looking For: Experienced crane, lifting equipment, or industrial electrical engineer Strong fault-finding ability (3-phase / control systems) Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment Confident working independently in the field Full UK driving licence Strong discipline, reliability, and attention to detail Ex-military personnel strongly encouraged to apply Desirable Qualifications & Experience NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment certification Whats on Offer 1-year-old van OTE up to £65,000 Strong overtime structure Clear progression into senior and specialist roles Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector If youre an experienced engineer looking for a high-responsibility role with strong pay, independence, and progression, this is a serious long-term opportunity.