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.
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