Port Service Technician
Location: Home based, travel UK wide
Basic Salary £40-£45k per annum plus overtime
Benefits: 31 days annual leave, contributory pension, private healthcare, loyalty bonus.
Our client is a leading provider in crane and lifting equipment solutions, is seeking a skilled and experienced Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician to join our dynamic team who will specialise in their Port & Marine Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance.
Job Description: As a Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for the following essential duties and responsibilities:
* Carry out the commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, throughout UK Port locations.
* Perform repairs and inspections on a variety of electrical equipment and systems.
* Conduct fault finding and repairs on hydraulic and mechanical equipment and systems.
* Manage the commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of a range of client mechanical equipment.
* Assist in spares identification and procurement.
* Produce clear, factual documented reports for all jobs.
* Rigging and lift planning.
* Ensure compliance with site HSEQ requirements.
* Collaborate with site staff to maintain a safe working environment.
* Minimise environmental risks during tasks and utilise available controls when offshore.
* Travel outside of the UK/Ireland for departmental assistance or training.
Skills & Competencies: The successful candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:
* Apprentice served in either Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering/ Hydraulic Engineering.
* Experience working within crane industry.
* Experience with Liebherr, Gottwald, and other cranes is an advantage.
* Proficient in commissioning and fault finding on electro-mechanical and/or hydro-mechanical systems.
* Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings and translate them into practice.
* Ability to work independently or within a team.
* Comfortable working at heights.
* In-depth knowledge of preventative maintenance on cranes.
* IT literate with report-writing skills.
* Possession of a valid UK/Ireland driving licence.
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