Overhead Crane Technician

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Overhead Crane Technician to join their dynamic team in the North East. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a company vehicle and ongoing training opportunities. You will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and efficiency of overhead cranes and lifting equipment, playing a crucial role in the manufacturing process. If you have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering and a passion for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Mobile Phone

Fuel Card

Expenses card and scheme

Corporate branded workwear

High-Quality PPE

Pension scheme

Life and accident insurance

Ongoing skills development

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, mechanical or electromechanical engineering required.
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspections, repairs, and maintenance of overhead cranes.
• Adapt to overcome technical challenges in various customer locations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Finding

Interpersonal Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Specialist Tools

3 Phase Motors

Industrial Radio Control Systems

Vacuum Lifting Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Overhead Crane Technician - Manufacturing - North East - Up to £42,000

About the Company
We are working with a manufacturing provider who is seeking an Overhead Crane Technician with knowledge and experience of electrical and/or mechanical service work to join their expanding team.

Responsibilities
As an Overhead Crane Technician, you will be responsible for inspections, repairs, maintenance, and modernisation of all overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.

The Rewards
Competitive salary
33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
Door to Door Company vehicle
Mobile Phone
Fuel Card
Expenses card and scheme
Corporate branded workwear
Corporate branded overalls
High-Quality PPE (Including industry-leading self-rescue descender harnesses), hard hat, boots, etc.
Specialist tools provided
Pension scheme and life and accident insurance
Call-out cover on a rotational basis (overtime rate)
Ongoing skills development and certified training, including in house, UK and European training.
Career development opportunities.

Requirements
Must have experience in electrical, mechanical or electromechanical engineering.
Heavy industrial Plant mechanic experience is required.
Full UK driving licence.
Good interpersonal skills for customer relations.
The ability to work at heights responsibly.
Preferably electrical experience of 3 phase 415vac motors, squirrel cage and wound rotor, contactor control circuits, 110/48-volt relay and contactor circuits, stop and reset circuits, and some frequency speed/inverter control device experience.
Mechanical experience of medium to large drive couplings, brakes, and reduction gearboxes.
Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience with overhead crane maintenance and inspection routines.
Experience with industrial radio control systems.
Knowledge/Experience of vacuum lifting equipment, manipulators, electromagnets, or other material handling equipment.
Positive attitude towards health and safety.
Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to overcome technical challenges.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as per business requirements.
Ability to investigate and repair a variety of overhead crane and hoist components in varying customer locations.
C1 Driving licence beneficial.

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