Crane Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £45k-£50k

Door to Door pay

OTE £60k+

Weekly pay

Overtime 1.5x

Company van

Training & certification

Career progression

Field-based role across UK

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a Crane Technician to service, inspect, and repair HMF and PM lorry-mounted cranes across the UK, delivering reliable, safe, and compliant field service at customer sites.

You will diagnose hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical faults while maintaining strong customer relationships and working to industry standards. Training and progression opportunities accompany a long-term engineering career.

Qualifications

• Experience with truck-mounted cranes, hydraulics, and lifting equipment.
• Strong hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Full UK Driving Licence and field-service capability.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cranes experience

Hydraulic fault finding

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Field service

Communication skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Education

ALLMI Certification

Operator Certification

Thorough Examiner Certification

LOLER Inspection experience

Manufacturer training (HMF/PM/Palfinger etc.)

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.