Crane Service Engineer

Dutton Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment is seeking a Crane Service Engineer (electrically biased) for a permanent role based on Teesside. Immediate start subject to interview, salary £40,000–£48,000 depending on experience, with likely annual review and overtime potential.

You will inspect, service, maintain and repair overhead cranes, diagnose electrical faults, work with motors, drives, gearboxes and control panels, and perform welding if required. Driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served, electrically biased engineer preferred.
• Experience with cranes, hoists, drives and gearboxes advantageous.
• Comfortable diagnosing faults without electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair overhead cranes and lifting equipment across various industries.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults; carry out fault finding on motors, inverters, drives, controls.
• Carry out basic welding/fabrication; ensure safe operations and records.

Skills

Electro-mechanical bias

Electrical fault finding

Three-phase systems

Crane and hoist experience

Safe working at height

Job description

We are looking for Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Bias) for a permanent position based with our client on Teesside.

Immediate start available (subject to interview process)

Salary is £40,000 to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair overhead cranes and lifting equipment across a wide range of industries including but not limited to overhead cranes, jib cranes, runway systems, hoists, light cranes and mobile gantries.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, often without the aid of detailed electrical drawings.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on various equipment, such as:
• Motors, inverters and drives
• Gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Control panels and associated electrical systems
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks where required (desirable).
• Operate and work safely with overhead cranes and lifting equipment, including slinging and lifting operations.
• Troubleshoot complex engineering challenges, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.
• Work safely at height and in confined or challenging environments.
• Maintain accurate service records and provide clear reports to customers.
• Deliver excellent customer service by being professional, approachable and safety focussed.

Day to Day Tasks

• Travelling to customer sites in your company vehicle.
• Conducting planned maintenance or responding to breakdowns.
• Diagnosing faults on electrical systems, drives, motors, gearboxes and control equipment.
• Inspecting lifting equipment and identifying safety or compliance issues.
• Carrying out necessary repairs, adjustments, or component replacements.
• Liaising with customers to explain work completed and advise on safety or operational improvements.
• Recording completed work and updating compliance documentation.

Key Skills and Experience

• Electro-mechanical background with an electrical bias (time-served preferred).
• Strong electrical fault-finding experience, confident working without drawings.
• Experience with three-phase systems and associated equipment.
• Hands-on experience with cranes, hoists, inverters, drives, motors and gearboxes (preferred).
• Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical lifting equipment.
• Welding/fabrication experience (desirable).
• Previous experience operating and maintaining overhead cranes (desirable).
• Comfortable and competent working at height.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (essential).