Regional Crane Engineer

Ethos Foundation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks a Regional Crane Engineer to provide hands-on technical support, conducting maintenance, commissioning, and inspection of cranes. Ideal candidates must have strong backgrounds in electrical or hydraulic engineering and experience in port marine or heavy plant environments. Competitive salary offered, alongside significant benefits including a service vehicle and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance

Extensive training and development

31 days annual leave

Fully equipped service vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience in port marine, offshore or heavy plant environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and servicing of client cranes.
• Produce accurate reports for completed work.
• Manage larger on-site projects when required.

Skills

Electromechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic system knowledge

Electrical system knowledge

Effective communication

Customer-facing skills

Education

Apprentice training in electrical or hydraulic engineering

Tools

Computer literacy

Engineering drawings

Job description

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About The Role

As a Regional Crane Engineer you will provide hands‑on technical support to customers across your region, delivering service commissioning, inspection and maintenance activities. You will develop customer relationships from first contact through to on‑site work, and work independently or alongside additional technicians on larger projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, maintenance, inspection and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, with occasional overseas travel.
• Repair and inspect electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Fault‑find and repair electromechanical and hydro‑mechanical equipment.
• Assist with identifying and procuring spare parts.
• Produce accurate factual reports for all completed work.
• Support rigging and lift planning.
• Comply with all site HSEQ requirements.
• Minimise environmental risks during all tasks.
• Visit customers regionally to discuss needs and offer services.
• Survey work to support the service manager and project engineers.
• Manage larger on‑site projects when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Apprentice trained in electrical or hydraulic engineering.
• Strong background in port marine, offshore or heavy plant environments.
• Crane experience with Liebherr, Gottwald, Kenz or NOV is an advantage.
• Ability to commission and fault‑find across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings and schematics.
• IT literate with strong written reporting skills.
• UK or Ireland driving licence.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is desirable.
• Experience in port engineering applications.
• Effective communication and customer‑facing skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range £40‑£45k basic, depending on experience.
• 45‑hour working week Monday to Friday, with a paid lunch break.
• Overtime paid after 45 hours @ time & a half.
• Meal allowance in line with HMRC guidance where applicable.
• Fully equipped service vehicle.
• Laptop and phone.
• Bupa healthcare.
• 31 days annual leave.
• Pension enrolment after three months.
• Extensive training and development.

If you are an experienced Regional Crane Engineer or an engineer ready to step into this position and bring strong port marine or plant experience, we welcome your application for this exciting opportunity.