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Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maresfield

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

JMB21 - Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)

Salary: Up to £45,(Apply online only) + OTE £65,(Apply online only)+

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,(Apply online only)+
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

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