Crane Fitter & Fabricator for Lorry Loader Cranes

T H White Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime paid at TX1.5

Annual pay reviews

Company pension with up to 12.5%

Life assurance up to 5X salary

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing

Extensive training and career growth

Job summary

PALFINGER UK is recruiting for a Crane Fitter / Fabricator in Devizes. You will fit and assemble Palfinger lorry loader cranes onto commercial vehicle chassis, working on subframes and hydraulic systems to create finished crane-equipped vehicles.

The role requires mechanical fitting, MIG welding, fabrication and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. It offers specialist training and a secure career within a long-established UK engineering group.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of mechanical fitting practices.
• MIG welding experience.
• Practical fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic circuits and fittings.
• Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• Basic IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and MIG weld bespoke subframes.
• Fit subframes and cranes to commercial vehicle chassis.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly to specification.
• Complete hydraulic fitting and plumbing as part of crane installation.
• Fit components including pumps, PTOs, valve blocks and hydraulic hoses.
• Read and work accurately from engineering drawings and build specs.
• Liaise with Team Leader on work required and progress.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

MIG welding

Fabrication

Hydraulic circuits

Engineering drawings

IT literacy

Job description

PALFINGER UK is recruiting for a Crane Fitter / Fabricator in Devizes. You will fit and assemble Palfinger lorry loader cranes onto commercial vehicle chassis, working on subframes and hydraulic systems to create finished crane-equipped vehicles.

The role requires mechanical fitting, MIG welding, fabrication and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. It offers specialist training and a secure career within a long-established UK engineering group.