Adept resourcing are supporting a well-known, established, overhead crane business in their search for a Field Service Engineer.
Role:
* Travel to customer sites to carry out inspections, which may involve working in challenging environments or at height.
* To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and identify potential mechanical and electrical problems
* Refurbishment/Modernisation of overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment
* Overhead crane and gantry installation, inspection, testing and commissioning
* Jib crane installation, inspection, testing and commissioning
* To carry out Service Follow Ups (SFU) and/or project modernisation work related to crane conversion or refurbishment
* To attend emergency breakdowns, identify faults and carry out effective repairs. These will generally be electrical problems, possibly PLC related.
* Conduct thorough examinations of lifting equipment, such as cranes, hoists, slings, chains, and other lifting accessories, in accordance with LOLER and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations).
* Prepare detailed and accurate & professional Engineer's reports using our bespoke software, including assessments of equipment safety and compliance.
* Ensure site is left in a safe condition & tidy at the end of each shift.
* Help customers manage and stay organised with their lifting equipment assets.
* Carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment.
* Proof load testing of equipment such as runway beams, swing jibs and basic installations
Skills Required
* Previous specialist experience of OHTCs is essential, ideally with knowledge of cranes supplied by major global manufacturers (Tower crane experience alone would not be sufficient)
* Must be a competent industrial electrician and/or mechanically biased and apprentice trained (NVQ level 3 or above)
* Must be able to work on your own, as part of the Service Department or lead a team of engineers depending on the nature of the jobs, duration, and location
* The individual should be self-motivated, responsible, prepared to travel throughout the UK and will be expected to work some unsociable hours
Please apply for immediate consideration
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