Service Engineer

Job Title: Crane Service Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Within 20 miles of the North East
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 (OTE up to £65,000)
Benefits: Company vehicle + fuel, training worth £1,500, 33 days holiday, healthcare cashback, overtime + call-out fees, structured progression

The Company:

Join a market-leading, fast-growing engineering services provider with over 20 years of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing heavy industrial equipment. This company is a major player in the overhead crane and lifting industry and offers a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution across various sectors. With modern facilities, ongoing training programs, and a commitment to technical excellence, it’s an ideal home for driven engineers who want to progress and specialize in a high-demand field.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (40 hours/week)
Flexible call-out rota (1 in 10) with a minimum of 4 hours paid after 6pm plus £100 attendance bonus

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life Assurance

• Healthcare cashback plan

• Company van and fuel card (including personal use allowance)

• Technical training worth £1,500 in first 12 weeks (IPAF, Safety Passport, FLT etc.)

• Career development and internal promotion opportunities

• On-demand GP, mental health and financial wellbeing support

• High street discounts, Cycle2Work and EV schemes

Job Description:

We’re hiring 5–6 Crane Service Engineers (Electrical) to strengthen our field-based service team in the North East. This is a highly specialised position requiring a strong electrical bias and proven experience in heavy industry environments. You’ll be diagnosing faults, performing electrical and mechanical repairs, and carrying out full overhauls on overhead cranes and lifting equipment.

Key responsibilities for a Crane Service Engineer (Electrical) include:

• Electrical fault finding on 3-phase systems, PLCs, VFDs, relays, and motor controls

• Performing both reactive and preventative maintenance

• Overhauls and installation of lifting systems

• Working on-site at customer facilities within a 20-mile radius

• Advising clients on operational safety and compliance improvements

• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, especially while working at height

Skills & Experience:

To be successful as a Crane Service Engineer (Electrical), you’ll need:

• Strong electrical skills in a heavy industrial setting

• Experience with overhead cranes or similar lifting equipment (ideal but not essential)

• Mechanical knowledge (gearboxes, hoisting systems, brakes)

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Willingness to be part of a call-out rota

• Comfortable working at height

• Desirable: IPAF, LEEA, Safety Passport, Abrasive Wheels

Why Should You Apply?

• Immediate access to industry-recognised certifications worth £1,500

• High earning potential through call-out and overtime payments

• Real career growth opportunities in a specialised sector

• Supportive team culture within a stable and growing business

• Be part of a leading organisation already employing the largest team of crane engineers in the region

If you're an experienced heavy industry electrician looking for the next step in your career, this Crane Service Engineer (Electrical) role offers the perfect mix of stability, technical challenge, and progression.

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