Multi-Skilled Crane Engineer

WH Scott; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and PPE provided

Pension and life insurance

22 days annual leave

Job summary

WH Scott Group is seeking a Multi-Skilled Crane Engineer to join our team. You will attend breakdowns, service and commission overhead cranes, and assist with installation projects across the North Wales and North East area.

The role requires electrical and mechanical aptitude, fault diagnosis skills, and a willingness to travel up to 25%. A valid driving licence is essential, and opportunities include overtime and on-call breakdown support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preventative maintenance and repairs on cranes/industrial equipment, including fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Electrical engineering expertise with a solid understanding of three-phase control systems.
• Mechanical experience with medium to large motors, electro‑mechanical brakes, and reduction gearboxes.
• Familiarity with PLCs and inverter control systems (desirable but not essential).
• A valid driving license and a willingness to travel (25% travel required).

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, perform servicing, testing, and commissioning of overhead gantry cranes and associated lifting equipment.
• Support the installation of lifting equipment for customers across the North Wales / North East Area.
• Work with electrical and mechanical systems to ensure high quality maintenance and service.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrical engineering

Three-phase control

Mechanical experience

Motors and brakes

Gearboxes

PLCs

Inverter control

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Tools

PLCs

Inverter control systems

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Multi‑Skilled Crane Engineers - WH Scott Group

WH Scott Group, a market leader in the lifting equipment industry, is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to clients across the UK and Ireland. We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Multi‑Skilled / Maintenance / Installation Crane Engineers to join our dynamic team, working the in North Wales and North East area.

About The Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Crane Engineer, you will:

• Attend breakdowns, perform servicing, testing, and commissioning of overhead gantry cranes and associated lifting equipment.
• Support the installation of lifting equipment for a variety of customers across the North Wales / North East Area
• Work with electrical and mechanical systems to ensure the highest quality of maintenance and service.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience in preventative maintenance and repairs on cranes/industrial equipment, including fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Electrical engineering expertise with a solid understanding of three-phase control systems.
• Mechanical experience with medium to large motors, electro‑mechanical brakes, and reduction gearboxes.
• Familiarity with PLCs and inverter control systems (desirable but not essential).
• A valid driving license and a willingness to travel (25% travel required).

Why Join Us?

For the right person, we offer:

• Competitive salary starting from £35,000/year (dependent on experience).
• 22 days annual leave, plus company pension and life insurance.
• Enhanced paternity leave.
• Company van and uniform with PPE provided.
• Opportunities for overtime and participation in the on‑call rota for reactive breakdowns.
• A chance to work with a leading company in a dynamic and innovative industry.