Crane Maintenance Technician

Central Employment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Commitment to safety and reliability

Job summary

A respected heavy industrial operation in Gateshead is seeking a Crane Maintenance Technician. This role is essential for maintaining continuous production and equipment reliability, involving both preventative and reactive maintenance of cranes and lifting devices. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification, relevant experience with lifting equipment, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Opportunities for professional development are included, making it an excellent chance to join a dedicated maintenance team focused on best practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with colleagues and contractors.
• Able to work independently with strong motivation.
• Able to work independently with strong motivation and attention to detail.
• Competent IT skills including MS Office.
• Willing to work overtime including weekends when required.
• Electrical maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience working with cranes or lifting equipment.
• Completion of the LEEA Foundation Course.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on cranes and lifting equipment.
• Manage maintenance schedules and outstanding tasks and prioritise work effectively.
• Ensure all Health and Safety standards are adhered to.
• Review and enhance maintenance routines and contribute improvement ideas
• Maintain accurate records that meet all legal requirements including LOLER
• Communicate clearly with shift engineers, technicians and management
• Build constructive working relationships with production teams to coordinate equipment access
• Oversee contractor activity and ensure work meets required standards
• Use CMMS Pirana to review, update, sign off and raise maintenance tasks
• Support the training and development of colleagues as required
• Adhere to all Health and Safety, environmental and site standards
• Carry out plant checks and assist with risk assessments

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

IT skills including MS Office

Electrical maintenance experience

Experience with cranes or lifting equipment

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS Pirana

Job description

Overview

A leading heavy industrial manufacturing site producing large scale steel plate products is seeking a Crane Maintenance Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of its lifting equipment. This environment relies heavily on overhead cranes and specialist handling systems to move and process substantial steel sections, making the role essential to maintaining continuous production.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an industrial setting, takes pride in precise and thorough maintenance work and understands the importance of equipment reliability within a fast paced manufacturing operation. You will play a key part in ensuring that lifting assets remain safe, compliant and fully operational, supporting strong performance in quality, safety and output.

The Role

As Crane Maintenance Technician, you will complete a blend of preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring that cranes and lifting equipment operate safely and consistently. You will work closely with production teams, engineering colleagues and external contractors to support efficient and reliable operations across the site.

This position is central to maintaining regulatory compliance, improving maintenance routines and upholding the highest standards of safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on cranes and lifting equipment
• Carry out statutory inspections, scheduled tests and routine servicing
• Manage maintenance schedules and outstanding tasks and prioritise work effectively
• Review and enhance maintenance routines and contribute improvement ideas
• Maintain accurate records that meet all legal requirements including LOLER
• Communicate clearly with shift engineers, technicians and management
• Build constructive working relationships with production teams to coordinate equipment access
• Oversee contractor activity and ensure work meets required standards
• Use CMMS Pirana to review, update, sign off and raise maintenance tasks
• Support the training and development of colleagues as required
• Adhere to all Health and Safety, environmental and site standards
• Carry out plant checks and assist with risk assessments

Qualifications and Experience

• Time served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with colleagues and contractors
• Ability to work under pressure while managing and prioritising workload
• Able to work independently with strong motivation and attention to detail
• Competent IT skills including MS Office
• Comfortable working at height
• Willing to work overtime including weekends when required
• Electrical maintenance experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience working with cranes or lifting equipment
• Completion of the LEEA Foundation Course

What This Role Offers

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected heavy industrial operation where safety, reliability and continuous improvement are firmly embedded into daily working practices. You will become part of a committed maintenance team that plays a vital role in keeping production safe, efficient and productive.