Service Technician

Ethos Foundation; Doncaster; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in crane and lifting equipment solutions is looking for a skilled Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician. This home-based role involves UK-wide travel and focuses on commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of cranes, ensuring safety and performance standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with experience in the crane industry. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and a contributory pension.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Loyalty bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working within crane industry.
• Proficient in commissioning and fault finding on electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of cranes and lifting equipment.
• Conduct repairs and inspections on electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Produce documented reports for all jobs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulic Engineering

Commissioning

Fault Finding

Report Writing

Education

Apprenticeship

Job description

Port Service Technician

Location: Home based, travel UK wide

Basic Salary £40-£45k per annum plus overtime

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

Our client is a leading provider in crane and lifting equipment solutions, is seeking a skilled and experienced Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician to join our dynamic team who will specialise in their Port & Marine Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance.

Job Description: As a Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out the commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, throughout UK Port locations.
• Perform repairs and inspections on a variety of electrical equipment and systems.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs on hydraulic and mechanical equipment and systems.
• Manage the commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of a range of client mechanical equipment.
• Assist in spares identification and procurement.
• Produce clear, factual documented reports for all jobs.
• Rigging and lift planning.
• Ensure compliance with site HSEQ requirements.
• Collaborate with site staff to maintain a safe working environment.
• Minimise environmental risks during tasks and utilise available controls when offshore.
• Travel outside of the UK/Ireland for departmental assistance or training.

Skills & Competencies: The successful candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

• Apprentice served in either Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering/ Hydraulic Engineering.
• Experience working within crane industry.
• Experience with Liebherr, Gottwald, and other cranes is an advantage.
• Proficient in commissioning and fault finding on electro-mechanical and/or hydro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings and translate them into practice.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• In-depth knowledge of preventative maintenance on cranes.
• IT literate with report-writing skills.
• Possession of a valid UK/Ireland driving licence.

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