Crane Engineer (Crawler Cranes / Heavy Plant)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ringway; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established crane hire company in Ringway is seeking a Crane Engineer to join their team. The role involves inspecting, servicing, and repairing crawler cranes and heavy plant equipment across the Manchester / Northwest region. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining crawler cranes, an NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, and a CPCS card. Competitive salary range of £42,000 - £46,000 DOE, plus overtime and benefits. Join a company that values long-term career stability and progression.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Great Overtime

Enhanced Holiday

Company Van & Fuel Card

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and servicing crawler cranes and/or heavy plant machinery.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• CPCS card is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair crawler cranes and heavy plant equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.

Skills

Experience maintaining crawler cranes

Diagnosing mechanical faults

Experience with heavy plant machinery

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CPCS card

Job description

Crane Engineer (Crawler Cranes / Heavy Plant)

£42,000 - £46,000 DOE + Training + Progression + Great Overtime + Enhanced Holiday + Company Van & Fuel Card + Company Benefits

Manchester

Are you a Crane Engineer or Heavy Plant Engineer looking for a hands‑on role with great overtime opportunities to significantly boost your earnings?

Do you want to join a well‑established crane hire company offering structured training, in‑house progression, and long‑term career stability?

Established over 50 years ago, this company supplies and maintains crawler cranes and heavy plant equipment for construction, civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. They operate a modern fleet supported by an in‑house transport and engineering team.

In this role you will inspect, service, maintain and repair crawler cranes and heavy plant equipment across the Manchester / Northwest region, carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs to keep equipment safe, compliant and hire ready.

This role would suit a Crane Engineer or Heavy Plant Engineer with experience maintaining crawler cranes or lifting equipment, looking for a long‑term role with strong overtime opportunities.

The Role

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair crawler cranes and heavy plant equipment
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Prepare equipment for hire, ensuring safety and compliance standards are met
• Liaise with operations and transport teams to support equipment movements and site requirements

The Person

• Experience maintaining and servicing crawler cranes and/or heavy plant machinery
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• CPCS card

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH23371

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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