Location
Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)
Salary
Up to £45, + OTE £65
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 field-based role focuses 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.
It is a genuine career opportunity with strong earning potential and clear progression into senior engineering roles.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes
* Electrical and 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 rate
* Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5 times hourly
* Saturday: 1.5 times hourly
* Sunday: 2 times hourly
What We’re 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 or 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
What’s on Offer
* 1-year-old van
* OTE up to £65
* Strong overtime structure
* Clear progression into senior and specialist roles
* Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector
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