Plant Maintenance Engineer (Cranes)
1 day ago
Rushden
Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer / Crane Technician Days £40-42,000 Job Purpose: To carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, fault finding, and repairs on a range of overhead, gantry, and mobile crane systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation in line with industry standards and company procedures. Key Responsibilities * Perform routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on crane and lifting equipment * Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out repairs * Inspect wire ropes, chains, hooks, brakes, motors, gearboxes, and control systems * Carry out safety inspections in line with LOLER and PUWER requirements * Test and commission cranes following repair or installation work * Complete maintenance reports, service sheets, and inspection documentation * Support breakdown response to minimise production downtime * Liaise with site maintenance teams, supervisors, and external contractors * Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations Key Skills & Experience * Experience working on overhead cranes, gantry cranes, hoists, or lifting equipment * Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills * Ability to read electrical drawings and technical schematics * Knowledge of PLC systems (desirable but not essential) * Understanding of lifting regulations and safety standards * Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Ability to work at height and in industrial environments Qualifications (Typical) * NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) * IPAF / MEWP (desirable) * Working at Height (desirable) * Lifting equipment inspection qualification (advantageous) Working Environment * Industrial manufacturing sites, ports, warehouses, or construction environments * May involve shift work, call out, or overtime * Combination of indoor and outdoor work JBRP1_UKTJ