Crane Service Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a highly skilled electrician or millwright to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, repairs, retrofits, installations, and commissioning of cranes and hoists at customer sites. You will ensure lifting equipment meets safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Role requires an accredited LMI, 5+ years in crane maintenance, driving licence and willingness to travel; you will document activities, generate reports, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Requires Electrician or Millwright Trade Certification and LMI certification.
• Minimum 5 years of field service experience in crane maintenance or heavy lifting environments.
• Strong knowledge of cranes and lifting systems.
• Solid understanding of SHEQ practices and legislation.
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office).
• Valid Driver's Licence and willingness to travel.
• Physically fit for working at heights with PPE.
• Heat Stress test and WHA/Work at Height certification required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on cranes and hoists at customer locations.
• Perform post-repair audits to verify safety and reliability.
• Identify deficiencies, tag equipment, and document corrective recommendations.
• Provide customers with service reports, safety notifications, and improvement proposals.
• Consult with clients on technical and safety issues to optimise systems.
• Document all activities in company digital systems (e.g., SLIM).
• Generate and report sales leads observed during service visits.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and PPE in safe working order.
• Collaborate with planners, service offices, and internal teams for scheduling.
• Comply with OHS legislation, site rules, and safety procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses promptly.
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Computer literacy

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrician or Millwright Trade Certification

Accredited Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI)

Job description

To perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, repairs, retrofits, installations, and commissioning of cranes and hoists across multiple customer sites. This role ensures all lifting equipment meets statutory and safety standards, maintaining optimal performance and compliance at all times.

All legally required functions will be executed by a qualified Electrician and ECSA-accredited Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI)in accordance with applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on cranes and hoists at customer locations.

Perform detailed post-repair audits to verify safety compliance and operational reliability.

Identify deficiencies, tag equipment accordingly, and document corrective recommendations.

Provide customers with accurate service reports, safety notifications, and improvement proposals.

Consult with clients on technical and safety issues, offering professional recommendations for system optimisation.

Execute and document all maintenance activities using the company's digital systems (e.g., SLIM).

Generate and report sales leads observed during service visits to the service office.

Maintain all company-issued tools, vehicles, and PPE in safe working order.

Collaborate with planners, service offices, and internal teams for scheduling and job coordination.

Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)legislation, site regulations, and company safety procedures.

Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses promptly and accurately.

Participate in health, safety, and quality initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Perform additional tasks aligned with operational and business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Electrician or Millwright Trade Certification (essential)
• Accredited Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) certification (essential)

Minimum 5 years of field service experience withincrane maintenance or heavy industrial lifting equipment environments.

Proven working technical knowledge of cranes and related lifting systems.

Comprehensive understanding of SHEQ practices and legislation.

Excellent computer literacy, including full Microsoft Office proficiency.

Valid Drivers Licenceand willingness to travel.

Physically fit for working at heights and complying with harness and PPE safety standards.

Heat Stress testand W@H certification required before employment.

Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, please take it as a decline.