Crane Technician

Speedy Hire PLC; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Training and development opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

My Staff Shop discounts and offers

Green Commute Initiative - cycle to/

PAM Employee Assistance Programme

Career Line of Sight programme

Job summary

Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire Group, is seeking an experienced Crane Engineer in Southampton to join our growing team. You will inspect, service and repair cranes and lifting equipment across customer sites while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will diagnose faults, carry out load and functional tests, document maintenance activities and provide technical support with excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cranes, lifting equipment or related mechanical systems.
• Experience servicing, maintaining or inspecting crane equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• NVQ/City & Guilds or LEEA qualifications desirable.
• Experience in testing, inspection or service environments.
• Good problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to ESG initiatives (Decade to Deliver).

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing and maintenance of cranes and lifting equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and perform repairs.
• Carry out load testing and functional testing.
• Produce accurate inspection and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work is safe and compliant with legislation and standards.
• Provide technical advice and high‑quality customer service.
• Work independently on-site and coordinate with the wider engineering team.

Skills

Crane experience

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

NVQ/City & Guilds

LEEA qualifications

Driving licence

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent working

ESG awareness

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds - Engineering

LEEA qualification

Job description

Location: Southampton
Hours: Full Time - 39 Hours per Week
Salary: Competitive - Discussed at Interview Stage

Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire Group, are looking for an experienced and motivated Crane Engineer to join our growing team.

Our specialist Engineers provide a reliable, responsive and high-quality service across the UK, supporting customers with the inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of cranes and associated lifting equipment.

If you’re looking for the next step in your engineering career and want to join a market-leading business where you can continue to develop your technical skills, this could be the opportunity for you

What you’ll be doing

As a Crane Engineer, you’ll work across a range of customer sites, providing technical support and ensuring crane equipment remains safe, reliable and compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out inspections, servicing and maintenance of cranes and associated lifting equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Completing repairs and remedial work where required
• Carrying out load testing and functional testing
• Inspecting crane components and lifting accessories
• Identifying defects and providing recommendations for corrective action
• Producing accurate inspection, service and maintenance documentation
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures
• Providing technical advice and excellent customer service
• Working independently across customer sites while maintaining strong communication with the wider team

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong technical ability, a practical approach and experience working with cranes or lifting equipment.

Essential or desirable requirements include:

• Experience working with cranes, lifting equipment or associated mechanical systems
• Experience servicing, maintaining or inspecting crane equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• LEEA qualifications or relevant industry experience desirable
• Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical NVQ/City & Guilds qualification desirable
• Experience working within a testing, inspection or service environment
• Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• Full UK driving licence
• Commitment to supporting the business ESG strategy - Decade to Deliver

Full training and development will be provided, including opportunities to undertake manufacturer and specialist technical training.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop discounts and offers
• Green Commute Initiative - cycle to work scheme
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Career Line of Sight programme providing clear progression opportunities across the Speedy Group

At Lloyds British and Speedy Hire, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

Please note some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability, veteran status or neurodiversity.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to the start of employment.

Please note: Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is recommended.