Overhead Crane Technician

Systems Inc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing provider is seeking an Overhead Crane Technician to join their expanding team in the North East. The role involves inspections, repairs, and maintenance of overhead cranes and lifting equipment. Candidates should possess experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer relations. Competitive salary and numerous benefits, including ongoing training and career development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Mobile Phone

Fuel Card

Corporate branded workwear

Pension scheme

Ongoing skills development

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, mechanical or electromechanical engineering required.
• Heavy industrial plant mechanic experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspections, repairs, maintenance, and modernisation of overhead cranes.
• Work at heights and manage customer relations effectively.
• Investigate and repair various crane and hoist components.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Customer relations

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.

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

Overhead Crane Technician - 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.

Overhead Crane Technician - Requirements

• Must have experience in electrical, mechanical or electromechanical engineering.
• Heavy industrial Plant mechanic experience is preferred
• 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 preferred.
• 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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