Crane Engineer: Fleet Diagnostics & Repairs

Q Crane & Plant Hire Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Q Crane & Plant Hire Limited is seeking a highly motivated Crane Engineer to join our team. The role is workshop-based at our Oldham depot, with inspections, servicing, fault diagnosis and repairs across our crane fleet.

The successful candidate may also visit customer sites throughout the UK. This hands-on position supports safe maintenance, mobilisation and operation of our fleet in a forward-thinking, family-run business.

Qualifications

• Experience as crane engineer, plant engineer or related mechanical role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Able to diagnose faults using manuals and diagnostics.
• Experience on crawler cranes or heavy lifting equipment.
• Willing to travel across the UK and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults on crawler cranes and associated equipment.
• Carry out repairs and component replacement in line with manufacturer guidance and company procedures.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance, routine servicing and safety inspections.
• Attend crane breakdowns at customer sites across the UK.
• Assist with rigging and derigging of lattice boom and telescopic crawler cranes.
• Prepare cranes for mobilisation and inspect equipment after hire.

Skills

Crane engineering

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Technical manuals

Job description

Q Crane & Plant Hire Limited is seeking a highly motivated Crane Engineer to join our team. The role is workshop-based at our Oldham depot, with inspections, servicing, fault diagnosis and repairs across our crane fleet.

The successful candidate may also visit customer sites throughout the UK. This hands-on position supports safe maintenance, mobilisation and operation of our fleet in a forward-thinking, family-run business.