Crane Maintenance Engineer (Engineering Technician A)

Freightliner Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Training & development opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Freightliner Ltd. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer at Dock Gate 20, Southampton. The role is safety-critical and involves maintaining Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and related equipment on a 70/30 electrical/ mechanical split.

You will work a 12-hour day/night continental shift averaging 42 hours per week, with 8-week rotating patterns. A recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 is required, along with relevant PLC and electrical system experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Experience with AC/DC motors, ABB drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• PLC experience, including Siemens S7 and CODESYS.
• Mechanical maintenance experience is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work at height.
• Flexible, proactive approach with a strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, fault finding, repairs, and servicing of Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes and associated plant equipment.
• Maximise asset reliability and availability while meeting operational requirements.
• Complete engineering examinations and maintenance activities in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, defect, and repair records.
• Use Freightliner IT systems effectively to support engineering activities.
• Support the training and development of apprentices and new team members.
• Work flexibly within your skills and competencies to support business needs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

AC/DC motors

ABB drives

PLC (Siemens S7/CODESYS)

Electrical drawings

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Driving licence

Working at height

Safety focus

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Tools

Siemens S7

CODESYS

Job description

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower-carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer (internally known as Engineering Technician Grade A)

Location: Dock Gate 20, Southampton

Salary: £38,960 per annum (35-hour contract)

Roster Salary: £55,756 per annum (8 week ,42-hour average continental shift pattern)

Plus: Overtime opportunities

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours Of Work

12-hour day and night shifts (6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am) on an 8-week rotating continental shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week, including weekends.

Please note: This is a Safety Critical position.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, fault finding, repairs, and servicing of Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes and associated plant equipment.
• Maximise asset reliability and availability while meeting operational requirements.
• Complete engineering examinations and maintenance activities in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, defect, and repair records.
• Use Freightliner IT systems effectively to support engineering activities.
• Support the training and development of apprentices and new team members.
• Work flexibly within your skills and competencies to support business needs.
• The role is approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical.

Key Requirements

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Experience with AC/DC motors, ABB drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• PLC experience, including Siemens S7 and CODESYS.
• Mechanical maintenance experience is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work at height.
• Flexible, proactive approach with a strong safety focus.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary & Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme, paid breaks, and free on-site parking.

Career Development and Progression

• Access to external training courses and in-house development programmes to support your career growth.

Award-Winning Safety Culture

• Work within a business recognised for excellence, innovation, and high safety standards.

Enhanced Family-Friendly Benefits

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Employee Wellbeing and Support

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), retail and gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and a wide range of employee benefits.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be required to pass a Safety Critical medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a satisfactory DBS check.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.