Crane Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE £60k+

Door to door pay

Weekly pay

On-site service van

Training & certifications

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Crane Technician to service, maintain, inspect and repair HMF and PM lorry-mounted cranes at customer sites across the UK. You will diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults and carry out LOLER inspections with accurate documentation.

You will work in a field-based role with travel across the region, supported by a company van, training and ongoing certification opportunities. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience on truck-mounted cranes or similar lifting equipment.
• Strong hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently in a field service role.
• Excellent customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HMF and PM cranes
• Diagnose and rectify hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical faults
• Conduct LOLER inspections, testing, and certification work
• Manufacture, repair, and replace hydraulic hoses
• Attend breakdowns and provide on-site support
• Complete inspections and service documentation accurately
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with standards
• Deliver professional service while maintaining customer relationships

Skills

Truck-mounted cranes

Hydraulic fault-finding

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Independent field service

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Education

ALLMI Certification

Operator Certification

Thorough Examiner Certification

LOLER Inspection experience

Manufacturer training on HMF/PM

Job description

Crane Technician (Lorry Mounted Cranes)

Location: UK, National Travel

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic (OTE £60,000+), Overtime paid @ 1.5x

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with overtime available

The Company

Interaction Technical is working in partnership with a well-established specialist engineering business that provides installation, inspection, servicing, and repair solutions for truck-mounted cranes and lifting equipment across the UK

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Door to Door pay
• Realistic OTE of £60,000+
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities available at 1.5x
• Fully equipped company service van
• Manufacturer and industry-recognised training
• Support towards additional certifications
• Long-term career progression
• Stable and growing engineering business
• Varied field-based role covering customer sites across the region

The Role

As a Crane Technician, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, inspection, and repair of HMF and PM lorry-mounted cranes at customer sites throughout the UK.

This role would suit a technician with experience in cranes, hydraulics, lifting equipment, plant machinery, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, or other heavy engineering sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HMF and PM cranes
• Diagnose and rectify hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical faults
• Conduct LOLER inspections, testing, and certification work
• Manufacture, repair, and replace hydraulic hoses
• Attend breakdowns and provide effective on-site support
• Complete inspections and service documentation accurately
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with industry standards
• Deliver a professional service while maintaining strong customer relationships

What We're Looking For

• Experience working on truck-mounted cranes, hydraulic equipment, plant machinery, commercial vehicles, or lifting equipment
• Strong hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Ability to work independently in a field service environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Positive and professional approach to customer service

Desirable Qualifications

• ALLMI Certification
• Operator Certification
• Thorough Examiner Certification
• LOLER Inspection experience
• Manufacturer training on HMF, PM, Palfinger, Fassi, Atlas, or similar equipment
• Candidates without the above qualifications are still encouraged to apply, as full product and industry training can be provided.