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Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Town of Mansfield (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company service vehicle

Tools provided (premium specialist)

PPE provided

Certification funding (LEEA courses)

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Lifting Equipment Engineer to join our field service team, delivering maintenance, statutory inspections, and emergency repairs for industrial clients with overhead gantry cranes.

The ideal candidate has a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, hands-on crane experience, and a clean driving licence, with readiness to work at heights in heavy industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience on overhead gantry cranes, jib cranes, and wire rope hoists.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills; ability to read wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory examinations, testing, and certification of overhead cranes and lifting gear per LOLER/PUWER.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical faults on cranes, hoists, and lifting gear.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modernisation of lifting systems.
• Complete digital inspection reports and safety certificates accurately.
• Participate in rotating on-call breakdown rota for key clients.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Wiring diagrams

Overhead crane experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Lifting Equipment Engineer with specialised experience in overhead gantry cranes to join our expanding field service team. In this role, you will be the face of their company, delivering high-quality maintenance, statutory inspections, and emergency repair services to a diverse portfolio of industrial clients.

If you are a self-motivated Engineer who prides themselves on safety, technical precision, and solving complex mechanical and electrical problems, our client wants to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct statutory examinations, testing, and certification of overhead cranes and lifting gear in strict accordance with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex electrical and mechanical faults on various crane types, hoists, and lifting attachments.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise client downtime.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and modernisation of new lifting systems.
• Complete detailed digital inspection reports and safety certificates accurately and promptly.
• Participate in a rotating on-call breakdown rota to support our client's key clients.

What They Are Looking For:

• A time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven hands‑on experience working specifically on overhead gantry cranes, jib cranes, and wire rope hoists.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including the ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams.
• LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) qualifications are highly desirable.
• Comfortable working at heights and in heavy industrial environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

What They Offer:

• Highly competitive base salary with excellent overtime earning potential.
• Fully expensed company service vehicle.
• Premium specialist tools, uniform, and high-quality PPE provided.
• Ongoing professional development and funding for industry-recognised certifications (including LEEA courses).