Mobile Service Technician - South Coast

RH Recruiting Limited; Kilmarnock; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crane and lifting specialist in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Mobile Crane Service Technician. This field-based role involves servicing and repairing mobile cranes while providing exceptional customer support. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of experience in crane or plant engineering, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work independently. A competitive salary up to £46,000 is offered, along with significant overtime potential and market-leading benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Annual leave of 33 days including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in HGV, plant or crane engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on mobile cranes.
• Support customers with operator familiarisation and aftersales advice.
• Deliver accurate service reporting in a timely manner.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Salary/Rate: £40k - 46k per year + benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading crane and lifting equipment specialist who is looking for an experienced Mobile Crane Service Technician to join their field service team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical expertise to take on an autonomous, customer facing role with outstanding earning potential and market leading benefits.

This field-based position involves working from home and managing your own geographical area. You will carry out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections and warranty work on mobile cranes for a wide range of commercial customers. You will also support customers with operator familiarisation and provide high quality aftersales advice to ensure their equipment remains efficient, safe and aligned with business needs.

We are looking for a technician who is confident working independently, able to interpret complex technical diagrams and schematics and capable of delivering accurate service reporting in a timely manner. You will apply sound technical judgement and commercial awareness to reduce crane downtime and deliver the best possible service experience.

What we are looking for

• Minimum four years’ experience in HGV, plant or crane engineering or a similar mechanical service environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and schematics
• Excellent problem-solving skills and confidence working independently
• Clear and professional communication skills with a strong customer focus
• Full UK driving licence is essential

What the role offers

• Basic salary depending on experience from £40,000 to £46,000 per annum
• Working hours of 37.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates, can increase OTE to £70k plus per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Westfield rewards and wellbeing benefits
• Annual leave totalling 33 days including bank holidays
• Opportunity to work independently with the support of a strong technical and service team