Crane Engineer – Overhead Cranes & Hoists Specialist

SPEEDY HIRE (IRELAND) LIMITED; Erith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB)

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Company vehicle, tools and specialist

Ongoing technical training through our

in-house Academy, OEM partners and LEE

LEE A Advanced courses

Excellent opportunities for career

Career Line of Sight

95% employee discount across Speedy

My Staff Shop

Green Commute Initiative Cycle to Work

PAM Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire Group, seeks an experienced Crane Engineer to inspect, service and repair overhead cranes and hoists across multiple sites. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Applicants should have strong electrical/mechanical backgrounds, relevant qualifications, and a full UK driving licence. The role emphasizes safety, quality and delivering excellent service to customers in a field-based environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience servicing, maintaining or repairing overhead cranes and hoists
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER
• Experience working safely at height
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a wider engineering team
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and delivering a first-class service

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, inspection and maintenance of overhead cranes and hoists
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and complete effective repairs
• Carry out preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime
• Undertake fault finding, retrofits, modernisations and equipment upgrades
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with LOLER, PUWER and relevant health & safety legislation
• Produce accurate service reports and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations
• Provide customers with knowledgeable, professional technical advice
• Build strong and lasting relationships with customers through excellent service
• Work safely at height and follow all safety procedures

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire Group, seeks an experienced Crane Engineer to inspect, service and repair overhead cranes and hoists across multiple sites. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Applicants should have strong electrical/mechanical backgrounds, relevant qualifications, and a full UK driving licence. The role emphasizes safety, quality and delivering excellent service to customers in a field-based environment.