Crane Maintenance Engineer – Rail Gantry (Safety-Critical)

Ganymede Solutions Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer to service and maintain Rail Mounted Gantry cranes at Dock Gate 20, Southampton. The role is safety-critical, with a 12-hour shift pattern on an 8-week rotating continental schedule, averaging 42 hours per week, including weekends.

The position is permanent and full-time, offering a salary of £38,940 p.a. (35-hour contract) or £55,756 p.a. (42-hour rotated pattern).

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, ABB drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• PLC experience with Siemens S7 and CODESYS.
• Full UK driving licence; ability to work at height.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

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 fault-finding

Reading schematics

Safety-conscious

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens S7

CODESYS

ABB drives

AC/DC motors

Job description

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer to service and maintain Rail Mounted Gantry cranes at Dock Gate 20, Southampton. The role is safety-critical, with a 12-hour shift pattern on an 8-week rotating continental schedule, averaging 42 hours per week, including weekends.

The position is permanent and full-time, offering a salary of £38,940 p.a. (35-hour contract) or £55,756 p.a. (42-hour rotated pattern).