Overhead Crane Engineer – Field Service with Company Van

Barrett Steel Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Barrett Steel pension

Career progression

Job summary

Barrett Steel Limited, the UK’s largest steel distributor, is seeking an Electric Overhead Crane Engineer based in the Midlands to service our Northampton, Burton, Dartford and Gloucester sites. You will perform preventative maintenance on overhead travelling cranes and support continuous improvement to crane availability.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical or mechanical qualification with LEEA diploma preferred, safety-focused mindset, and a valid UK driving licence; IPAF 3a/3b is a plus.

Qualifications

• Be safety focused and adhere to current standards relevant to the lifting industry.
• Be qualified in an appropriate technical discipline Electrical/Mechanical and ideally hold LEEA diploma qualifications.
• Strong electrical knowledge of overhead cranes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations comply with Barrett Steel Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental and Group Policies.
• Maintain overhead cranes, prolonging equipment life through preventative maintenance.
• Reduce crane breakdowns by preventative maintenance and first-time fix.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on components after failure.
• Collate crane performance data and report monthly to site managers.

Skills

Safety-focused

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Crane maintenance

Education

LEEA diploma qualifications

Tools

Konecranes

Abus

Demag Cranes

Job description

Barrett Steel Limited, the UK’s largest steel distributor, is seeking an Electric Overhead Crane Engineer based in the Midlands to service our Northampton, Burton, Dartford and Gloucester sites. You will perform preventative maintenance on overhead travelling cranes and support continuous improvement to crane availability.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical or mechanical qualification with LEEA diploma preferred, safety-focused mindset, and a valid UK driving licence; IPAF 3a/3b is a plus.