Crane Maintenance Engineer (Engineering Technician A)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Free parking

Career development

Award‑winning safety culture

Family friendly benefits

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Freightliner is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer at Dock Gate 20, Southampton. You will be responsible for maintaining Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and related equipment, ensuring high availability and safe operations. The role requires an electrical background and PLC experience, with 12‑hour rotating shifts and a safety‑critical status.

The position offers a competitive salary, overtime potential and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for progression within Freightliner’s UK network.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical apprenticeship or NVQ3 equivalent.
• Must have AC/DC motor and drives experience.
• Must have PLC experience – Siemens S7, Codesys.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and carry out all designated engineering activities including Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and plant equipment, maximizing asset availability.
• Organise and carry out the programme of engineering examinations, maintenance events, fault finding, diagnostics and repairs as per maintenance procedures.
• Update and maintain accurate records of maintenance, defects and repairs.
• Fully utilise Freightliner IT systems relevant to the scope of work.
• Participate in training and development of apprentices.
• Work flexibly within skillset and assist with tasks as directed.

Skills

AC/DC motor experience

PLC experience (Siemens S7, Codesys)

Electrical apprenticeship/NVQ3

Full UK driving licence

Health & safety minded

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ3

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

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 (for 35 hours basic) plus shift premium and overtime. (OTE£60k)

Position Type : Permanent, full‑time.

Hours of work : 12‑hour shifts (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am) on a rotating two‑week schedule:

Week 1: 3 shifts

Week 2: 4 shifts

This rota includes day and night shifts, as well as weekend working.

This role is a Safety Critical position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage, maintain and carryout all designated engineering activities which include Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and plant equipment. Ensuring that business requirements are met, and operational availability of assets are fully maximized.
• Organize and carry out the company’s program of engineering examinations, maintenance events, fault finding, diagnostic checking and repairs of company assess in accordance with the company’s maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Update and maintain accurate and comprehensive records of maintenance, defect and repair information.
• Fully utilize Freightliner IT systems relevant to the scope of your work.
• Participate in the training and development of new recruits and apprentices.
• Work flexibly within skillset, training and competencies with no job restrictions and give assistance with tasks as directed.

The role is a 30/70 split, predominantly electrical.

Key Requirements:

• A qualification and experience from an electrical apprenticeship or NVQ3 equivalent.
• Must have a AC/DC motor and drives experience.
• Must have PLC experience – Siemens S7, CODESYE.
• Mechanical skillset/ability would be beneficial in this role.
• Must hold full UK driving licence.
• Have an ability to work at height.
• Have a flexible approach and can‑do attitude.
• Be health and safety conscious.

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits : We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive pension schemes, paid breaks, and free parking.
• Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities to support your professional development. We offer access to a range of external courses and in‑house training sessions for skill enhancement and role confidence.
• Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation.
• Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee well‑being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym membership, money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops, cycle to work scheme.

Successful applicants will be subject to a Safety Critical medical, which will include a Drugs and Alcohol screening and will need to 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.