Rail Crane Maintenance Engineer

Freightliner Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Training & development opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Freightliner Ltd. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer at Dock Gate 20, Southampton. The role is safety-critical and involves maintaining Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and related equipment on a 70/30 electrical/ mechanical split.

You will work a 12-hour day/night continental shift averaging 42 hours per week, with 8-week rotating patterns. A recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 is required, along with relevant PLC and electrical system experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Experience with AC/DC motors, ABB drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• PLC experience, including Siemens S7 and CODESYS.
• Mechanical maintenance experience is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work at height.
• Flexible, proactive approach with a strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, fault finding, repairs, and servicing of Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes and associated plant equipment.
• Maximise asset reliability and availability while meeting operational requirements.
• Complete engineering examinations and maintenance activities in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, defect, and repair records.
• Use Freightliner IT systems effectively to support engineering activities.
• Support the training and development of apprentices and new team members.
• Work flexibly within your skills and competencies to support business needs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

AC/DC motors

ABB drives

PLC (Siemens S7/CODESYS)

Electrical drawings

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Driving licence

Working at height

Safety focus

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Tools

Siemens S7

CODESYS

Job description

Freightliner Ltd. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer at Dock Gate 20, Southampton. The role is safety-critical and involves maintaining Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and related equipment on a 70/30 electrical/ mechanical split.

You will work a 12-hour day/night continental shift averaging 42 hours per week, with 8-week rotating patterns. A recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 is required, along with relevant PLC and electrical system experience.