Lifting Equipment Engineer (Overhead Crane Specialist)

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Premium tools & PPE

Pension

Annual leave

Training funding

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Lifting Equipment Engineer (Overhead Crane Specialist) to join our growing field service team. You will perform maintenance, inspections, and emergency repairs for industrial clients, upholding strict safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on crane experience, strong electrical fault-finding skills, and the ability to read complex wiring diagrams.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience on overhead gantry cranes, jib cranes and wire rope hoists.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills and ability to read wiring diagrams.
• LEEA qualifications are desirable.
• Able to work at heights in heavy industrial environments.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory examinations, testing, and certification of overhead cranes and lifting gear per LOLER/PUWER.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical/mechanical faults on various crane types and hoists.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and modernisation of lifting systems.
• Complete detailed digital inspection reports and safety certificates promptly.
• Partake in a rotating on-call breakdown rota.

Skills

Apprenticeship/NVQ3

Overhead cranes experience

Electrical fault-finding

LEEA desirable

Working at heights

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lifting Equipment Engineer (Overhead Crane Specialist)

Our client is 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 their 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, our client wants 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 client's key clients.

What They 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 They 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).
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.