Crane Technician

Our client has immediate vacancies for a Crane Technician to be based in Essex ideally located in Chelmsford, Basildon, Brentwood or close surrounding areas. The successful Crane Technician will be based from home and will travel to customer sites in to carry out the installation, service, maintenance, repairs and inspections of a range of cranes and lifting equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with an electrical or mechanical bias looking for development and progression in a growing business. My client will provide full training on the company’s range of products.

Crane Technician Responsibilities:

* Travel to customer sites to conduct the installation, service, maintenance and repair to a variety of cranes and associated equipment including overhead cranes, Goliath cranes, jib cranes etc.

* Perform equipment examinations to LEEA and LOLER standards.

* Conduct fault diagnostics and solve any breakdowns replacing parts.

* Complete relevant paperwork and service documents.

* Ensure that you adhere to all health & safety requirements laid out at customer sites and the company safety procedures.

Crane Technician Requirements:

* The successful candidate will have an electrical or mechanical engineering bias.

* Able to wire 3 phase motors and use electrical test equipment.

* Able to work at heights.

* Logical thinker and enjoy problem solving.

* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

* Must have own basic hand tools.

Crane Technician Benefits:

* Salary is payable depending on experience £38,688 - £42,848.

* Monday to Friday – 40 hours – 8am – 4.30pm.

* Opportunity for overtime.

* Company van, laptop, mobile phone and PPE.

* Working from home subsistence allowance and internet allowance.

* 22 days holiday rising with service plus bank holidays.

* Defined contribution pension scheme.

* Group life assurance cover.

* Continuous training with the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.

NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds; Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force with electrical or mechanical bias