Electrical Maintenance jobs in Germany

Trainee Service Technician
Industrial lifting and Crane Industry
Andover
Permanent
£20,000 + Overtime and Vehicle

Ideally suited to candidates who have missed out or are not eligible for the Apprenticeship scheme or who have started a career in a heavy engineering environment.

They will be required to complete training/college courses in order to progress to Service Technician level.

The business area of maintenance service offers service solutions and maintenance for all crane brands, for port equipment and machine tools. We are the original service provider for industrial lifting equipment and overhead rail cranes. We are looking for experienced electrical engineers to join our existing field service team, who are involved in the repair, maintenance and service of our customers’ lifting equipment, service inspection contracts, refurbishment and modernisation projects, installation, testing and certification of overhead cranes and hoists.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
• Trouble‑shoot equipment malfunctions.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety related issues.
• Complete appropriate documentation.

What we are looking for in you:

• Willingness to work rostered day shift [pattern] 5 days out of 7 (39 hours over 5 days). Scheduled weekend working will attract enhanced premiums. Working one weekend in every month.
• Good grasp of the English language (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills as there is extensive customer contact
• Proven commitment to safety
• Physically fit and able to work at heights
• Willingness to work extra hours
• Hold a current driving licence

What we offer:

The client is committed to the personal development of all employees and can proudly confirm that these positions include a host of benefits. A company van with satellite navigation, corporate clothing and mobile telephone are provided. An attractive remuneration/benefits package is offered, including a good base salary (dependent upon skills and experience), you are paid from the moment you leave your home in the morning, regular paid overtime after the basic 39 hours, ample opportunity for overtime, call‑out payment, contributory pension, sales bonus scheme, life assurance scheme, specialised training on high‑quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE along with excellent company working practices and industry‑leading training programme.

Applicants must live within the Andover area, SP10 5NW