Regional Crane Engineer

Ethos Foundation; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering support company is seeking a Regional Support Engineer to provide technical support across the UK. This role involves commissioning, inspection, and maintenance services for cranes, requiring experience in electrical or hydraulic engineering. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000, overtime pay, and comprehensive benefits including a service vehicle and healthcare. Regular regional travel is expected.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Bupa healthcare

31 days annual leave

Fully equipped service vehicle

Extensive training and development

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in electrical or hydraulic engineering.
• Strong background in port marine or heavy plant environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of cranes.
• Fault find and repair electromechanical and hydro-mechanical equipment.
• Manage larger on-site projects when required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Hydraulic engineering

Crane operation

Customer service

Fault finding

Education

Apprentice training in electrical or hydraulic engineering

Job description

Regional Support Engineer – Ethos Foundation

Home based, UK Wide. Regular regional travel and frequent weekly on‑site work. Overtime paid after 45 hours per week. Ideal for candidates with port marine or heavy plant crane experience.

About the Role

You will provide hands‑on technical support to customers across the region, delivering commissioning, inspection, and maintenance services. You will build and maintain customer relationships, work independently or alongside additional technicians, and manage larger on‑site projects when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, maintenance, inspection and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, including 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 and 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.
• Able 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 and Benefits

• Salary Range £40,000‑£45,000 basic depending on experience.
• 45 hour working week Monday to Friday with a paid lunch break.
• Overtime paid after 45 hours at time ½.
• 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.

To apply, visit Ethos Foundation careers page.