Field-Based Service Engineer - Crawler Cranes

ATA Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized provider of lifting solutions is seeking a Field-Based Service Engineer to maintain and service crawler cranes across the UK. This role requires mechanical expertise and customer-focused skills. The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship and experience in heavy machinery. The position offers a salary between £45,000–£50,000 per year and requires national travel.

Benefits

Secure and progressive work environment

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering or mechanical discipline to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with heavy plant, crawler cranes, or similar machinery.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections, and servicing on crawler cranes at customer sites.
• Responding to breakdowns and emergency call-outs, diagnosing faults, and completing repairs efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate service records and documentation for each machine.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer-focused approach

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in engineering or mechanical discipline to NVQ Level 3

Tools

CSCS card

Slinger and Signaller qualification

Job description

Field-Based Service Engineer – Crawler Cranes

Location: Northwest, UK (National Travel Required)

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per year (Temp to Perm)

The Company

Based in the Northwest and operating across the UK, this specialist provider focuses on crawler crane solutions, offering a modern fleet of lattice‑boom and telescopic crawler cranes. With decades of industry experience, the business supports major infrastructure, civil‑engineering, construction, tunnelling, marine & water, and industrial projects.

They maintain their own depot with fully‑equipped workshop facilities, experienced engineering teams, and a dedicated transport fleet to deliver and service equipment nationwide. As the business continues to invest in technology, quality, and service, they are looking for an experienced Service Engineer to maintain and support their national crawler crane fleet, helping to uphold their reputation for high standards.

The Role

As a Field-Based Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of crawler cranes across the North West and nationally as required. This is a hands‑on, field‑based position, ensuring the company’s cranes are fully operational and safe for customer use.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out scheduled maintenance, inspections, and servicing on crawler cranes at customer sites.
• Responding to breakdowns and emergency call‑outs, diagnosing faults, and completing repairs efficiently.
• Ensuring all safety checks, statutory inspections, and manufacturer service requirements are completed to standard.
• Managing warranty parts, tools, and equipment for on‑site work.
• Maintaining accurate service records and documentation for each machine.
• Liaising with the operations team to plan and prioritise service visits.
• Building strong relationships with customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and reliability.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and equipment uptime.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will require the following:

• Satisfactory completion of a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering or mechanical discipline to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with heavy plant, crawler cranes, or similar machinery.
• CSCS card.
• Slinger and Signaller qualification.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field‑based environment, managing multiple service calls.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.

The Benefits

• Salary £45,000–£50,000 per year
• Field‑based role with national travel
• Secure and progressive work environment
• Training and personal development opportunities

If you’re interested, please send your CV to [e-mail]

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