Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)
7 days ago
Brighton
JMB21 - Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias) Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. 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, • 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, • 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, • NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, • Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations, • Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis, • 1-year-old van, • OTE up to £65,000+, • Strong overtime structure, • Clear progression into senior and specialist roles