Lifting Equipment Engineer (Overhead Crane Specialist)

Harold Potter Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

PPE provided

Job summary

Harold Potter Ltd is seeking a skilled Lifting Equipment Engineer to join our field service team, delivering maintenance, statutory inspections, and emergency repairs on overhead cranes for diverse industrial clients.

The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, hands-on crane experience, and a UK driving licence; LEEA qualifications are a plus. We offer a fully supported vehicle, ongoing training, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with overhead gantry cranes, jib cranes and wire rope hoists.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills and ability to read wiring diagrams.
• LEEA qualifications are highly desirable.
• Comfortable working at heights in heavy industrial environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory examinations, testing, and certification of overhead cranes and lifting gear in accordance with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical faults on cranes, hoists, and lifting attachments.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise client downtime.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modernisation of lifting systems.
• Complete detailed digital inspection reports and safety certificates.
• Participate in a rotating on-call breakdown rota to support key clients.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Crane maintenance

On-site diagnostics

Height safety experience

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

LEEA qualifications

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Lifting Equipment Engineer with specialised experience in overhead gantry cranes to join our expanding field service team. In this role, you will be the face of our company, delivering high-quality maintenance, statutory inspections, and emergency repair services to a diverse portfolio of industrial clients.

If you are a self-motivated engineer who prides themselves on safety, technical precision, and solving complex mechanical and electrical problems, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory examinations, testing, and certification of overhead cranes and lifting gear in strict accordance with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults on various crane types, hoists, and lifting attachments.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise client downtime.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and modernisation of new lifting systems.
• Complete detailed digital inspection reports and safety certificates accurately and promptly.
• Participate in a rotating on-call breakdown rota to support our key clients.

What We Are Looking For

• A time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven hands‑on experience working specifically on overhead gantry cranes, jib cranes, and wire rope hoists.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills, including the ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams.
• LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) qualifications are highly desirable.
• Comfortable working at heights and in heavy industrial environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary with excellent overtime earning potential.
• Fully expensed company service vehicle.
• Premium specialist tools, uniform, and high-quality PPE provided.
• Ongoing professional development and funding for industry-recognised certifications (including LEEA courses).