Service Engineer - Port Services

Konecranes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

Job summary

Konecranes is looking for a Port Service Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to perform maintenance and repair on lifting equipment in coastal areas. Responsibilities include mechanical installation and trouble-shooting equipment malfunctions. The role requires mechanical qualifications, ability to work at height, and a UK driver’s licence. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid overtime, and company vehicle among others. Ideally, candidates should be based in the northeast UK.

Qualifications

• Mechanically skilled with a basic understanding of electrics and hydraulics.
• Experience of Siemens S7 preferable.
• UK driver’s licence required.
• Ability to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical installation, commissioning, inspection and testing.
• Trouble‑shooting equipment malfunctions.
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Computer proficiency

Understanding of hydraulics

Education

Mechanically qualified

Tools

Siemens S7

Job description

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

Port Services at Konecranes focuses on the service, maintenance and repair of lifting equipment and automation solutions within ports, harbours and terminals – equipment includes mobile harbour cranes, straddle carriers and container handling equipment to name but a few. We are recruiting a Port Service Engineer to carry out the maintenance and repair of this equipment. All of our customers are located in coastal areas, so being willing to travel is a key requirement for this role as well as being mechanically‑qualified. We are looking for candidates who are ideally based in the north of the UK, preferably in the northeast – Newcastle, Gateshead, Middlesbrough or the Humber area. This role can also offer the opportunity to work overseas, but this is not a mandatory requirement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Mechanical installation, commissioning, inspection, and testing including service and repair of Port Solution products, such as harbour cranes and straddle carriers
• Trouble‑shooting equipment malfunctions
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues
• Accurate and descriptive problem reporting
• Completion of inspection and examination documentation as appropriate

Qualifications

• Mechanically skilled with a basic understanding of electrics and hydraulics
• Experience of Siemens S7 preferable
• Good attention to detail
• Be organised and self‑motivated person
• Computer proficient including basic networking and component diagnostics
• Familiar with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and LOLER
• UK driver’s licence
• Ability to work at height
• Able to spend periods of time away from home

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid overtime
• Paid travel time
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and income protection insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company vehicle, fuel card, workwear, tools, phone
• Buy/sell holidays
• Employee shares savings scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, leisure and travel discounts

Equal Employment Opportunity

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.