Crane Maintenance Technician: Fault-Finding & Repair

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World are recruiting an experienced Engineering Technician to join our Cranes Engineering team in Southampton. This role is responsible for planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of port cranes and associated equipment, ensuring assets operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

The successful candidate will carry out preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and support continuous improvements to crane availability and performance in a fast-paced port environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience maintaining cranes, heavy plant or industrial equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving across electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and corrective maintenance on port cranes and related systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime and maintain performance.
• Respond to crane breakdowns and provide timely technical support to keep operations running safely.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical & mechanical skills

Fault diagnosis

Safety compliance

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

DP World are recruiting an experienced Engineering Technician to join our Cranes Engineering team in Southampton. This role is responsible for planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of port cranes and associated equipment, ensuring assets operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

The successful candidate will carry out preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns and support continuous improvements to crane availability and performance in a fast-paced port environment.