Plant Maintenance Engineer (Cranes)

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Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer / Crane Technician Days £40-42,000 Job Purpose:
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. 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 xehkeey 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
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Location:
Northampton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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