Regional Service Engineer

RH Recruiting Limited; Sonning, Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Regional Service Engineers to maintain cranes and lifting equipment across the UK. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and have experience in electrical and mechanical systems. The role offers a competitive salary of £45k–£50k, along with benefits such as a service vehicle and meal allowance. Flexibility and occasional travel are required.

Benefits

Fully equipped service vehicle

Meal allowance

Paid lunch break

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprentice-trained in electrical, mechanical or hydraulic engineering.
• Experience in port, marine, or offshore equipment preferred.
• Driving licence (UK/Ireland) required.

Responsibilities

• Service & maintain port-based cranes and lifting equipment.
• Fault-finding & repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Manage small projects on-site and ensure HSEQ compliance.

Skills

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical or hydraulic engineering

Tools

Service vehicle

Laptop

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Salary/Rate: £45k - 50k per hour + benefits

Regional Service Engineers – Ports & Lifting Equipment

Locations: Belfast | Scotland | North England | South England

Are you an experienced Service Technician or Engineer with a background in electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic systems? We’re looking for skilled professionals to join a growing team of Regional Engineers supporting port operations throughout the UK.

You’ll be working hands-on with cranes and lifting equipment at customer sites across your region – ensuring everything runs safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Service & Maintenance of port-based cranes and mechanical lifting equipment
• Fault-finding & repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Site visits & inspections, working directly with customers to identify and solve issues
• Small Project Management, leading works on-site and ensuring safe, smooth delivery
• HSEQ Compliance, always working safely and to high industry standards

What We’re Looking For

Time-served or apprentice-trained in electrical, mechanical or hydraulic engineering

Experience in port, marine, or offshore equipment (crane experience preferred)

Confident with diagnostics, schematics, and working at height

Strong communication and customer service skills

Driving licence (UK/Ireland) required

What’s In It For You

• £45k–£50k base salary + regular overtime and site day rates
• Fully equipped service vehicle, laptop & phone
• Meal allowance (as per HMRC guidelines)
• 45-hour week (Mon–Fri, paid lunch break)
• Home based - Regional role with some flexibility and occasional travel

Whether you're in Belfast, Scotland, the North or South of England, we’d love to speak with you if you’re looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic and growing service team.

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