Crane Service Technician

2 months ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Venatu Recruitment Group Full time

Crane Service Technician

Location: Home based, onshore & offshore travel

OTE: £65k per annum


Benefits: 31 days annual leave, contributory pension, private healthcare, loyalty bonus.


Our client is a leading provider in crane and lifting equipment solutions, is seeking a skilled and experienced Crane Service Technician to join our dynamic team who will specialise in their Flying Squad. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance.


Job Description: As a Crane Service Technician, you will be responsible for the following essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Carry out the commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, both onshore and occasionally offshore/abroad.
  • Perform repairs and inspections on a variety of electrical equipment and systems.
  • Conduct fault finding and repairs on eletctrical, hydraulic and mechanical equipment and systems.
  • Manage the commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of a range of client mechanical equipment.
  • Assist in spares identification and procurement.
  • Produce clear, factual documented reports for all jobs.
  • Rigging and lift planning.
  • Ensure compliance with site HSEQ requirements.
  • Collaborate with site staff to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Minimise environmental risks during tasks and utilise available controls when offshore.
  • Travel outside of the UK/Ireland for departmental assistance or training.


Skills & Competencies: The successful candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

  • Apprentice served in either Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering/ Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Experience working within crane industry.
  • Experience with Liebherr, Gottwald, and other cranes is an advantage.
  • Proficient in commissioning and fault finding on electro-mechanical and/or hydro-mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings and translate them into practice.
  • Ability to work independently or within a team.
  • Bosiet and Mist trained essential.
  • Comfortable working at heights.
  • In-depth knowledge of preventative maintenance on cranes.
  • Familiarity with load monitoring equipment such as MIPEG and PAT.
  • IT literate with report-writing skills.
  • Possession of a valid UK/Ireland driving licence.


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