RMG Crane Maintenance Engineer – 42-Hour Continental Shifts

Freightliner Group Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Freightliner Group Ltd. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer to maintain, inspect and repair Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and related equipment at Dock Gate 20, Southampton.

The role combines electrical and mechanical tasks, emphasizes safety, and includes supporting apprentices and using Freightliner IT systems. It is a safety-critical, permanent, full-time position on a 12-hour continental shift pattern with weekend work.

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.
• The role is approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical maintenance

Reading drawings

Safety focus

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Codesys

ABB drives

Job description

Freightliner Group Ltd. is seeking a Crane Maintenance Engineer to maintain, inspect and repair Rail Mounted Gantry cranes and related equipment at Dock Gate 20, Southampton.

The role combines electrical and mechanical tasks, emphasizes safety, and includes supporting apprentices and using Freightliner IT systems. It is a safety-critical, permanent, full-time position on a 12-hour continental shift pattern with weekend work.