Modernisation Technician - Cranes

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Modernisation Technician to join their team. This role involves working across the UK on large projects, requiring electrical and mechanical skills. The technician will ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard while maintaining safety and liaising closely with customers.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Working away expenses

Paid travel time

Generous overtime and double time on weekends

Contributory pension and life assurance

Company van, clothing, and smartphone

Employee Share Save Scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical skills required.
• Must be personable due to regular customer contact.
• Willingness to work away for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large modernisation works across the UK.
• Liaise with project managers and customers to ensure high-standard delivery.
• Complete appropriate documentation throughout each project.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Health & Safety awareness

Good command of English

Computer literate

Self-management

Teamwork

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Posted:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting a Modernisation Technician to join the Modernisation Team.

This role reports to the Project Manager (Mods) and will cover the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Within the Modernisation team, we work alongside the Branches to help deliver all the large modernisation projects. Our Projects can range from installing new gantry and cranes to carrying out a complete overhaul consisting of new panels, new electricals, new trolley unit, Inverter upgrades, waste crane festoon replacement, and hoist general overhauls, to WTE upgrades, mechanical upgrades and so on.

We are looking for a technician to join our team to help deliver our projects. We cover the whole UK & Ireland and all the offshore islands. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and participate in exciting projects.

Flexible UK location.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Delivering large modernisation works across the UK.
• Working away for extended periods
• Liaising with the project manager/engineer/ site supervisor and the customer, ensuring every job is delivered to the highest standard.
• Making safety a priority
• Working within a team
• Consult with customers before/during, and after projects.
• Carrying out commissioning of plant and complete handover
• Complete appropriate documentation throughout each project
• Good Self-management

What we are looking for in you:

• Electrical and mechanical skills
• Based on 39 hours p/w Mon-Fri. Weekend overtime working will earn double time.
• Good command of the English language
• Be personable, as there is regular customer contact.
• Health & Safety awareness
• Computer literate as reports will be needed to be completed after every installation
• Willing to work away for long periods.
• Able to work in a close team environment.
• Able to self-manage.

What we offer:

• A Competitive basic salary
• Working away expenses
• Paid travel time from your home in the morning and on the return home from your last job of the day.
• Generous overtime and double time at weekends
• Contributory pension + life assurance + income protection insurance
• A Company van with satnav, corporate clothing and a smartphone are provided.
• Employee Share Save Scheme
• Retail, grocery, DIY and leisure discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days A/L + bank holidays
• Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave

???What makes us special:

• We have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Medal (for 6 consecutive years Golds) Award for our UK company safety performance!
• When you join Konecranes you immediately notice a sense of commitment, camaraderie, and lots of opportunities to grow professionally within our organisation.
• We provide specialised training on high-quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE along with excellent company working practices and industry-leading training programme.