Overhead Crane Engineer

£35,000 - £60,000 per annum

Stockton-on-Tees

Full Time, Permanent

Are you an Overhead Crane Engineer looking for a new role in Stockton-on-Tees
Our client is a family run lifting equipment engineering company with branches across the North of England. They are looking for a Lifting Equipment Engineer to join their team as part of their exciting growth plans.
Reporting into the Branch Manager, the Engineer will be responsible for carrying out all duties expected from an Overhead Crane Engineer:
* Inspection and maintenance of cranes, jibs to LOLER guidelines.
* Breakdown investigation (electrical and mechanical) and repair of all equipment.
* Installation of new equipment.
* Load test of equipment where required.
* Reporting on success / failure of the work carried out (using tablet / laptop).
* Communicate work carried out with client.
* Gather information for quote / repair from jobs.
* Other lifting equipment duties - MPI, wire socketing, fitting crane wires etc (training provided where necessary).
They put people at the forefront of what they do, so the personality of the successful candidate is as important as the technical ability. They are looking for someone who has the ability to communicate effectively, can remain calm under pressure and has a strong desire to succeed.
This is a role which requires flexibility as there are extensive overtime opportunities to service the client’s needs. There is a call out rota on a 4-weekly basis. They pride themselves on providing excellent customer service, so the successful candidate must be willing to go the extra mile to help them achieve this.
The candidate should have extensive experience working with overhead cranes and should hold an electrical qualification. Valid forklift, MEWP licences are desirable, but training can be provided.
In exchange, our client offers strong rates of pay, up to £60,000, use of the van, an iPad, a development path for their high achievers and a staff profit share at year end. To join the team, at a truly exciting time for the company, please apply today.