Mobile Service Technician - South Coast

RH Recruiting Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crane and lifting equipment specialist seeks an experienced Mobile Crane Service Technician for a field service role based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This position offers a salary range of £40,000 to £46,000 per year, plus benefits, with potential earnings exceeding £70k per annum through overtime. Candidates should have a background in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and be confident working independently. Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining mobile cranes, supporting customers, and providing expert advice.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Westfield rewards and wellbeing benefits

Annual leave totalling 33 days including bank holidays

Qualifications

• 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.
• Clear and professional communication skills with a strong customer focus.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections and warranty work on mobile cranes.
• Support customers with operator familiarisation and provide high quality aftersales advice.
• Deliver accurate service reporting in a timely manner.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Understanding of mechanical systems

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Understanding of electrical systems

Confidence working independently

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

Head of Technical – Specialising in Oil & Gas, Renewables, Plant & Cranes.