Mechanic (Mobile Cranes)

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading crane company as a Crane Mechanic in Southampton! This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the safety and performance of heavy machinery. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, you'll be part of a dedicated maintenance team, tackling challenges daily. Enjoy a generous holiday package, guaranteed pay increase, and access to a benefits platform that values your well-being. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards and ready for growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate increase in 2024

Use of a company van

Generous holiday package

Group life assurance

Solid pension plan

Online access to payslips

Access to benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy machinery maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing and repairs of cranes.
• Maintain service records and provide technical advice.
• Collaborate with operations for scheduling repairs.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical issues

Repairing heavy machinery

Problem-solving

Electrical and hydraulic systems

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

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Southampton Crane Fitters/Maintenance Permanent

Join the Crane Mechanics Team in Southampton!

Are you a skilled problem-solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Ainscough Crane Hire is recruiting a dedicated Crane Mechanic to bolster our dynamic engineering team based in Southampton. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy the challenge of repairing and maintaining heavy machinery, and want to be part of a company that values your expertise, then this role is for you!

Why Choose Ainscough Crane Hire?

At Ainscough Crane Hire, we're not just any crane company – we're the market leader in Lifting Solutions. With 30 locations nationwide, we're committed to delivering first-class projects with the utmost dedication to safety. Our motto, "Make the Safe Choice," guides every aspect of our operations, from routine crane hires to bespoke customer projects.

Benefits for a Crane Mechanic

• Guaranteed hourly rate increase in 2024
• Use of a company van
• Generous holiday package: 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with additional days earned at milestones of service
• Group life assurance and a solid pension plan
• Online access to payslips and personal info for your convenience
• Access to the Ainscough Advantage benefits platform – because we value our team's well-being

What You'll Do

As a crucial member of our maintenance team, you'll work alongside our skilled Maintenance Supervisor and Fitters to ensure our cranes are in prime condition at all times. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with servicing, repairs, and breakdown maintenance of cranes to uphold our high standards of safety and performance
• Maintaining accurate service records and providing technical advice to minimize downtime
• Collaborating with operations to schedule repairs and procure necessary materials
• Continuously seeking ways to improve processes and efficiency within the role

What We're Looking For

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Previous experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing faults with heavy machinery
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks

Behaviours

Demonstrating our company Vision & Values: Making the safe choice, teamwork, reliability, openness to new ideas, ease of dealing with, and passion.

Ensuring all vehicles leaving the depot are road legal and safe for use.

Ready to Take Your Career to New Heights?

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and join a team that's passionate about excellence and safety, then we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of the Ainscough Crane Hire family, where every day brings new challenges and exciting opportunities for growth.

Make the Safe Choice. Join our Team.