Crane Engineer

Path Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Crane Engineer to travel across the UK. Responsibilities include routine maintenance and repairs on cranes, ensuring safety and reliability. Candidates must have experience with Crawler and Tower Cranes, a valid CSCS card, and an NVQ level 3 in plant maintenance. This role offers a salary up to £54,500 plus van, overtime, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel Card

30 days holiday with Bank Holidays

Health Care Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within the construction plant/crane hire sectors.
• Valid CSCS card required.
• Full UK driving license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of cranes.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Conduct inspections to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience with Crawler Cranes

Mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in plant maintenance

Job description

Crane Engineer opportunity to join one of the biggest crane providers in Europe. Do not miss out on this fantastic role where you get to travel across the UK - GBP45k-GBP55k Plus overtime + DOE van + training - you are always guaranteed to be paid 50 hours a week whether you work them or not.

Benefits of the Crane Engineer:

• Up to GBP54,500 depending on experience
• Company Van
• Fuel Card
• Overtime at additional rate
• 30 days holiday with Bank Holidays
• Specialist tools provided
• Health Care Scheme

The Company:

A leading UK provider of construction equipment and services offers a broad range of plant, machinery, modular buildings, and site solutions. As part of a major construction group, they deliver tailored, reliable solutions with strong expertise in logistics, engineering, and safety. They are now seeking a crane engineer to join their well-established team, covering sites across the UK providing outstanding customer service.

Duties and expectations of the Crane Engineer:

• Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and preventive care of crawler cranes and tower cranes to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults both on-site and in the workshop.
• Conduct inspections and take corrective action to address wear, damage, or potential issues.
• Maintain accurate service records and coordinate with teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Comply with all safety standards and participate in training to stay updated on crane technology.
• Occasional nights away.

To apply for this role you must have:

• Experience working within the construction plant/crane hire sectors
• Slinger/Signaller
• A valid CSCS card.
• MUST have experience with Crawler Cranes , Tower Cranes or similar.
• An NVQ level 3 or equivalent in plant maintenance or a mechanical engineering apprenticeship
• Full UK driving license
• Experience working as a plant fitter, mobile fitter, Tower Crane Engineer, Crane Engineer, Senior Crane Engineer, Lifting Engineer or engineer surveyor/Lifting Equipment Engineer or Lifting Examiner. You may have worked on Rough Terrain Cranes, Carry deck cranes or telescopic Cranes working on Hitachi, Manitowoc, CAT, SANY, Palfinger, Liebherr, Sennebogen or XCMG.

The successful Crane Engineer will receive a fully equipped van, promotion opportunities and the option to work regular overtime.

To apply for this Crane Engineer you can reach me on (phone number removed) or via (url removed)