Crane Engineer

Pertemps Network Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group is seeking a Crane Engineer for an onsite role in Rushden. You will own maintenance of crane and plant equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and high service standards across the depot and customer sites.

The role focuses on preventative maintenance, fault-finding and hands-on support, with a schedule that supports a strong work-life balance and clear progression opportunities within a family-run business.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Experience with heavy plant, cranes or similar lifting equipment.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and safety compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment at Rushden yard, with some travel to a second depot in NE.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on-site and in-yard.
• Document service activities to ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure equipment leaving the yard is fit for purpose.
• Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams and customers.
• Assist with loading, unloading and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including cranes.
• Deliver technical guidance and assist with training of colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service?

Our client based in Rushden is seeking an onsite Crane Engineer to join its dedicated service and maintenance team. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring plant and crane equipment are maintained to the highest standards—maximising uptime, supporting safe operations, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

The Role

As a Crane Engineer, you will take ownership of equipment quality, reliability, and safety across the depot and customer sites. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced mobile/field Engineer looking to come away from travelling.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm

Friday 8am - 4.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant equipment within the Rushden yard (with occasional travel to a second depot in the Northeast - access to pool car when required).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults efficiently, both in-yard and on site.
• Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and compliant with ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Take responsibility for the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
• Provide first-line technical support to engineers, sales teams, office staff, and customers.
• Support yard plant management, stock control, and parts ordering.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, and safe storage of heavy plant equipment, including tower cranes.
• Deliver technical guidance and contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues.
• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, minimum five years’ experience.
• Experience working with heavy plant, construction equipment, or similar machinery.
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organised with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment with flexibility to attend site when required.
• Experience in crane maintenance or related lifting equipment.
• Fantastic working hours, perfect for a strong work-life balance
• Free Parking
• Career growth - opportunities for advancement and personal development
• Supportive Culture - Join a dedicated and family-run business within a positive and collaborative environment

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.