Overhead Crane Engineer

Overhead Crane Engineer Location: Field-based, candidates must be based within 1 hour of Kent Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic Benefits: Overtime, company van, pension, LEEA training and further development An established lifting equipment business is looking for an experienced Overhead Crane Engineer to join its growing service team. This is a field-based role, working across customer sites to service, inspect, repair, install and commission overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment. The Role: • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults • Complete inspections and testing in line with LOLER and PUWER • Support installation, commissioning, refurbishment and modernisation work • Work on components including motors, brakes, gearboxes, PLCs, control systems and hydraulics • Complete service reports and maintain a professional approach on site Requirements: • Based within 1 hour of Kent • Experience as an Overhead Crane Engineer, Crane Service Engineer, Lifting Equipment Engineer or similar • Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background • Knowledge of overhead cranes, hoists or lifting equipment • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills • Understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations • Full UK driving licence Package: • £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary • Overtime available • Saturday paid at time and a half • Sunday paid at double time • Company van • Pension • LEEA training and further development provided Apply now to discuss the role in confidence. WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.