Global Service Technician- Home based

Ethos Foundation; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in crane and lifting solutions seeks a Global Service Crane Technician to service, inspect, and maintain cranes across various sites, including offshore and international locations. Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship, strong fault-finding skills, and ideally offshore certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, such as a contributory pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

31 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension

Private Healthcare

Loyalty Bonus

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Proven experience in the crane, lifting equipment, or heavy plant industry.
• Familiar with load monitoring and safety systems such as MIPEG or PAT.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, servicing, inspecting, and maintaining cranes and lifting equipment.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Delivering professional, detailed service reports for every job.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Confident working at height

Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Hydraulic Engineering

Proven experience in crane or heavy plant industry

IT literate

Job description

Global Service Crane Technician – Electrical Engineering | Cranes | Oil & Gas | Ports | Marine | Heavy Industry

Location: Home-Based (UK-Wide Travel + International & Offshore Assignments)

On Target Earnings: Up to £65,000 per annum for your first year working approximately 180 days

Benefits: 31 Days Holiday | Contributory Pension | Private Healthcare | Loyalty Bonus

Are you a skilled Crane Engineer ready to take your expertise beyond the workshop and into some of the world's most demanding environments? We're recruiting for Service Technicians to join the Flying Squad of a global leader in crane and lifting equipment solutions – supporting critical operations across oil & gas, marine, ports, and heavy industries.

This is a hands‑on role for engineers who thrive in high-responsibility settings – from heavy plant operations onshore to large-scale offshore installations. If you're ready for a role that combines technical challenge, variety, and international travel, read on.

What You'll Be Doing

• Commissioning, servicing, inspecting, and maintaining cranes and lifting equipment across a variety of client sites – onshore, offshore, and occasionally overseas.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on large-scale lifting and plant machinery.
• Working with leading crane systems including Liebherr, Gottwald, and similar brands.
• Interpreting and applying engineering schematics to real-world problem-solving.
• Delivering professional, detailed service reports for every job.
• Supporting rigging, lift planning, and ensuring strict HSEQ compliance at all times.
• Acting as a technical ambassador on-site, collaborating with client teams and ensuring safe, efficient operations.
• Travelling internationally for training, project support, or emergency callouts.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Proven experience in the crane, lifting equipment, or heavy plant industry.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills on electro‑mechanical and hydro‑mechanical systems.
• Confident working at height and in offshore conditions.
• Offshore certification (BOSIET & MIST) ideal, also offered as part of onboarding.
• Familiar with load monitoring and safety systems such as MIPEG or PAT.
• IT literate and capable of producing accurate, professional reports.
• Holds a valid UK or Irish driving licence.

Why Join?

This isn't just another field role – it's an opportunity to become part of a high‑performing, globally respected team operating at the cutting edge of lifting technology. You'll work on diverse sites, from high‑capacity port terminals to offshore rigs and energy hubs. Every day brings a new challenge, a new environment, and the chance to make a real impact.

Whether you're currently working in plant engineering, marine maintenance, or crane service, this role offers a clear path to expand your skillset and take your career to new heights.