Service Technician

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in crane and lifting equipment solutions seeks a Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician to join their Flying Squad. The role involves commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of cranes and lifting equipment, with a focus on ensuring safety and performance standards. Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare and pension are offered, alongside the opportunity for international travel.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced in crane industry; familiarity with Liebherr, Gottwald cranes is an advantage.
• Proficient in reading schematics and engineering drawings.
• BOSIET and MIST trained.

Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain, inspect, and service client cranes and lifting equipment.
• Perform repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with site staff to maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulic Engineering

Fault Finding

Commissioning

Preventative Maintenance

IT Skills

Report Writing

Education

Apprentice-trained in Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydraulic Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Service Technician

Location: Home based, travel UK wide

Salary: £25,000 - £65,000 per annum

Benefits: 31 days annual leave, contributory pension, private healthcare, loyalty bonus

Company: Venatu Consulting Ltd

Employment Type: Permanent

Category: Construction / Skilled Trades

Job Summary

Our client, a leading provider in crane and lifting equipment solutions, is seeking a skilled and experienced Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician to join their Flying Squad. The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of cranes and lifting equipment, ensuring safety and performance standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commission, maintain, inspect, and service client cranes and lifting equipment onshore and offshore.
2. Perform repairs and inspections on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
3. Fault finding and repairs on electrical and hydro-mechanical equipment.
4. Assist in spares identification and procurement.
5. Produce detailed reports for all jobs.
6. Rigging and lift planning.
7. Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements.
8. Collaborate with site staff to maintain safety standards.
9. Minimize environmental risks, especially offshore.
10. Travel outside the UK/Ireland for departmental support or training.

Skills & Competencies

• Apprentice-trained in Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Experience in the crane industry; familiarity with Liebherr, Gottwald cranes is an advantage.
• Proficient in commissioning and fault finding on electro-mechanical/hydro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• BOSIET and MIST trained.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on cranes.
• Familiarity with load monitoring equipment like MIPEG and PAT.
• IT skills and report-writing ability.
• Valid UK/Ireland driving license.

Additional Information

This position offers excellent benefits including private healthcare and a pension. Willingness to travel internationally is required.

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