Field Service Engineer - Overhead Cranes

Adept Resourcing; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support a well-known overhead crane business. Candidates must have specialist experience, ideally with cranes from major manufacturers, and be competent industrial electricians or mechanically biased. Responsibilities include inspections, maintenance, and report preparation while ensuring safety compliance. The role requires travel throughout the UK and occasional unsociable hours.

Qualifications

• Previous specialist experience of OHTCs is essential.
• Competent industrial electrician and/or mechanically biased.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for inspections and repairs.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Prepare detailed Engineer's reports and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical fault diagnosis

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Education

NVQ level 3 or above

Job description

Overview

Adept resourcing are supporting a well-known, established, overhead crane business in their search for a Field Service Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to carry out inspections, which may involve working in challenging environments or at height.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and identify potential mechanical and electrical problems.
• Refurbishment/Modernisation of overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment.
• Overhead crane and gantry installation, inspection, testing and commissioning.
• Jib crane installation, inspection, testing and commissioning.
• Carry out Service Follow Ups (SFU) and/or project modernisation work related to crane conversion or refurbishment.
• Attend emergency breakdowns, identify faults and carry out effective repairs (primarily electrical, possibly PLC related).
• Conduct thorough examinations of lifting equipment (cranes, hoists, slings, chains and other lifting accessories) in accordance with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Prepare detailed and professional Engineer's reports using bespoke software, including assessments of equipment safety and compliance.
• Ensure the site is left in a safe condition and tidy at the end of each shift.
• Help customers manage and stay organised with their lifting equipment assets.
• Carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment.
• Proof load testing of equipment such as runway beams, swing jibs and basic installations.

Requirements

• Previous specialist experience of OHTCs is essential, ideally with knowledge of cranes supplied by major global manufacturers (tower crane experience alone would not be sufficient).
• Must be a competent industrial electrician and/or mechanically biased; apprentice trained (NVQ level 3 or above).
• Must be able to work on your own, as part of the Service Department or lead a team of engineers depending on the nature of the jobs, duration, and location.
• The individual should be self-motivated, responsible, prepared to travel throughout the UK and will be expected to work some unsociable hours.

Please apply for immediate consideration.

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