Crane Service Engineer

Heels & Brogues Group; Low Eighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking a Crane Service Engineer to handle maintenance and repairs of overhead cranes and lifting equipment in Tyneside. Candidates should have an electrical qualification, solid electro-mechanical experience, and a valid UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including training, pension, and health support.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card (with personal use)

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance + Healthcare cashback plan

Structured training & development

Mental health & financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification required, such as NVQ/City & Guilds.
• Experience in electro-mechanical roles, ideally with lifting equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain lifting equipment and overhead cranes.
• Diagnose and solve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Advise on compliance, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds or similar)

Solid electro-mechanical experience

Comfortable reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting mindset

Customer-first approach

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Crane Service Engineer – Tyneside

£42,000-£45,000 DOE | £50,000-£65,000 OTE

HBG Recruitment are looking for Crane Service Engineers to join a well established Engineering company going through an expansion.

Benefits

• Company van & fuel card (with personal use)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance + Healthcare cashback plan
• Structured training & development (IPAF, Safety Passport, FLT & more)
• Mental health & financial wellbeing support (EAP & OnDemand GP)
• High street discounts, Cycle2Work, and EV scheme

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing lifting equipment and overhead cranes
• Diagnosing and solving electrical and mechanical faults
• Offering advice on compliance, safety and efficiency
• Working independently and as part of a skilled service team
• Keeping customers operational and safe - every day

What You'll Need

• Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds or similar)
• Solid electro-mechanical experience, ideally with lifting equipment
• Comfortable reading electrical drawings and working at height
• A troubleshooting mindset and customer-first approach
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• LEEA qualifications a bonus - but not essential