Crane Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias) Salary: £44,000 OT 1.5x Mon-Sat & 2.0x Sun Location: Gateshead Job Type: Full-time, permanent Working Hours: Day shift – 8:00am to 4:00pm The Opportunity A leading heavy engineering and manufacturing site in the North East is seeking an experienced Crane Maintenance Technician to join its Engineering & Maintenance function. The site operates a large number of overhead cranes supporting a high-volume industrial environment and offers long-term stability within a permanent, days-based role. The successful individual will be mechanically biased, safety focused, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a wider maintenance team. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on overhead cranes and lifting equipment Complete statutory inspections, tests, and routine maintenance activities Maintain control of maintenance schedules, outstanding works, and asset reliability Update and improve maintenance routines and schedules where required Ensure all crane and lifting equipment records are accurate and fully compliant with current legislation Communicate effectively with management, engineers, technicians, contractors, and production personnel Access, update, raise, and sign off tasks via the site CMMS (Pirana) Coordinate and oversee contractors to ensure work is completed safely, to standard, and at best value Update stores and maintenance records during shifts Support the training and development of other team members as required Conduct plant checks, risk assessments, and handovers where necessary Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure full compliance with LOLER, the Health & Safety at Work Act, and site SHE policies Maintain safe, reliable operation of all lifting equipment Adhere to internal standards, systems, and procedures at all times Candidate Requirements Time-served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification Proven ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working unsupervised High attention to detail with a “can-do” approach Competent IT skills, including basic Microsoft Office applications Comfortable working at height Flexible approach to overtime, including weekends when required Desirable (Not Essential) Electrical maintenance experience Previous supervisory or leadership experience Direct experience maintaining cranes and lifting equipment LEEA Foundation Course completed Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established industrial operation with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, providing long-term career development within a stable maintenance environment.