Heavy Plant Engineer

Mantis Cranes; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Based at our Rushden depot, the Service Engineer will prepare, service and maintain our fleet of cranes and equipment, ensuring every unit leaves the yard in first-class condition. Expect a mix of workshop maintenance, fault finding and occasional site visits.

We’re looking for someone with experience in heavy plant or similar gear, strong mechanical or electrical skills, and a practical problem-solving approach. Full specialist training will be provided; a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining heavy mechanical equipment (e.g., cranes, HGVs, forklifts, heavy plant).
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Willingness to learn and a practical approach to problems.
• Specialist training on our equipment will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing tower cranes, including self erectors and associated equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs both in the depot and on customer sites.
• Preparing equipment to the highest standard before it leaves the yard.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Supporting the loading, unloading and storage of crane equipment.
• Maintaining service records and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Working closely with our experienced engineering team to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault finding

Practical problem-solving

Fleet maintenance

Workshop experience

Job description

Based primarily at our Rushden depot, you'll be responsible for preparing, servicing and maintaining our fleet of cranes and associated equipment, helping ensure everything leaves our yard in first-class condition. Every day is different, with a mix of workshop-based maintenance, fault finding and the occasional site visit. What you'll be doing:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing tower cranes, including self erectors and associated equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs both in the depot and occasionally on customer sites.
• Preparing equipment to the highest standard before it leaves the yard.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Supporting the loading, unloading and storage of crane equipment.
• Maintaining service records and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Working closely with our experienced engineering team to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

We're looking for a skilled Service Engineer to join our growing team. If you have experience maintaining heavy plant, agricultural machinery, HGVs, forklifts or construction equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Previous tower crane experience isn't essential. We're seeking someone with strong mechanical or electrical skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a willingness to learn. In return, we'll provide full specialist training on our equipment. You'll ideally have experience maintaining heavy mechanical equipment, such as:

• Heavy plant
• Agricultural machinery
• HGVs
• Forklifts
• Powered access equipment
• Construction equipment
• Military vehicles or similar

Most importantly, you'll be someone who:

• Enjoys fault finding and solving technical problems.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Has a strong focus on safety and customer service.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.