Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)
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- England,South East,East Sussex
- Full Time, Permanent
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
JMB21 - Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + OTE £65,000+
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Benefits: New company van, paid travel time, enhanced overtime rates, strong progression, long-term career path
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a specialist engineering team working across industrial sites in the South East.
This is a field-based role focused on maintenance, fault finding, repair, and installation of overhead and gantry cranes, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and industrial controls. Ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a genuine career opportunity with strong earning potential and clear progression into senior engineering roles.
What You’ll Be Doing:
*Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes
*Electrical & mechanical fault finding on 3-phase systems
*Repair motors, controls, brakes, and safety systems
*Work on pendant and radio control systems
*Install and commission crane equipment and upgrades
*Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks
*Respond to breakdowns across industrial sites
*Complete accurate service reports
Overtime & Pay Structure
*Paid travel time (home to site and return) at single time
*Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5x Hourly
*Saturday: 1.5x Hourly
*Sunday: 2x Hourly
What We’re Looking For:
*Experienced crane, lifting equipment, or industrial electrical engineer
*Strong fault-finding ability (3-phase / control systems)
*Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment
*Confident working independently in the field
*Full UK driving licence
*Strong discipline, reliability, and attention to detail
*Ex-military personnel strongly encouraged to apply
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
*NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
*Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations
*Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis
*LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment certification
What’s on Offer
*1-year-old van
*OTE up to £65,000+
*Strong overtime structure
*Clear progression into senior and specialist roles
*Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector
If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a high-responsibility role with strong pay, independence, and progression, this is a serious long-term opportunity.
Location: Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + OTE £65,000+
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Benefits: New company van, paid travel time, enhanced overtime rates, strong progression, long-term career path
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a specialist engineering team working across industrial sites in the South East.
This is a field-based role focused on maintenance, fault finding, repair, and installation of overhead and gantry cranes, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and industrial controls. Ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a genuine career opportunity with strong earning potential and clear progression into senior engineering roles.
What You’ll Be Doing:
*Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes
*Electrical & mechanical fault finding on 3-phase systems
*Repair motors, controls, brakes, and safety systems
*Work on pendant and radio control systems
*Install and commission crane equipment and upgrades
*Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks
*Respond to breakdowns across industrial sites
*Complete accurate service reports
Overtime & Pay Structure
*Paid travel time (home to site and return) at single time
*Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5x Hourly
*Saturday: 1.5x Hourly
*Sunday: 2x Hourly
What We’re Looking For:
*Experienced crane, lifting equipment, or industrial electrical engineer
*Strong fault-finding ability (3-phase / control systems)
*Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment
*Confident working independently in the field
*Full UK driving licence
*Strong discipline, reliability, and attention to detail
*Ex-military personnel strongly encouraged to apply
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
*NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
*Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations
*Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis
*LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment certification
What’s on Offer
*1-year-old van
*OTE up to £65,000+
*Strong overtime structure
*Clear progression into senior and specialist roles
*Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector
If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a high-responsibility role with strong pay, independence, and progression, this is a serious long-term opportunity.
Job number 3665846
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