Yard Maintenance Tech — Uptime, Safety & Cranes

Mantis Cranes Ltd; Rushden; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Mantis Cranes Ltd in Rushden is seeking a Yard Maintenance Technician to join our service and maintenance team. You will ensure plant and equipment in the yard are maintained to the highest standards, maximise uptime, and support safe operations.

The role involves routine and preventative maintenance at the Rushden depot with occasional travel to the Durham yard, documenting activities to ISO and Health & Safety standards, and providing first-line technical support to colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical or electrical maintenance, ideally with heavy plant or construction equipment.
• Hands-on problem solver with a “right-first-time” mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with a focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to work independently in a yard-based environment, with flexibility to attend site when needed.
• Experience in crane maintenance or similar plant equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment within the yard. This is primarily in our main depot in Rushden, however occasional travel to our Durham yard will be required.
• Ensure all service activities are accurately documented and meet ISO and Health & Safety standards.
• Take ownership of the quality of equipment leaving the yard, ensuring it is fit for purpose.
• Respond to breakdowns swiftly—both in the yard and on-site—diagnosing and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• When required, provide first-line technical support to internal teams (engineers, sales, office) and external customers.
• Maintain yard plant and oversee stock control—advising on parts requirements.
• Support the loading/unloading and safe storage of tower cranes.
• Deliver and assist with technical training and upskilling of team members.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Crane/plant equipment

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Mantis Cranes Ltd in Rushden is seeking a Yard Maintenance Technician to join our service and maintenance team. You will ensure plant and equipment in the yard are maintained to the highest standards, maximise uptime, and support safe operations.

The role involves routine and preventative maintenance at the Rushden depot with occasional travel to the Durham yard, documenting activities to ISO and Health & Safety standards, and providing first-line technical support to colleagues and customers.