Crane Service Engineer

Crane Service Engineer (Crawler Cranes) Are you a Plant, Vehicle, HGV, or Agricultural Technician looking for a new challenge? We’re seeking a motivated individual to transfer their existing skills and become a Crane Service Engineer. We’ve successfully helped technicians from similar backgrounds progress into highly skilled crane engineering roles, making this an excellent opportunity for career development. What the role involves: * Working alongside our experienced team to carry out planned maintenance, repairs, and rigging on our extensive fleet of hydraulic crawler cranes. * Hands-on work both in our workshop and at various locations across the UK and Ireland. What we’re looking for: * A proactive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn. * Willingness to work outdoors and travel as required by the business. Key Responsibilities: * Receive comprehensive on-the-job training to achieve NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Plant Maintenance. Additional accredited training will include CPCS Appointed Person, CPCS Lift Supervisor, CPCS Slinger Signaller, CPCS Crawler Crane Operator, IPAF, CETOP Hydraulics, LEEA courses, and manufacturer-specific training. * Work on a modern fleet of crawler cranes, gaining hands-on experience in rigging, servicing, and repairs. * Perform preventative maintenance and servicing to ensure optimal crane performance. * Maintain accurate daily records using PDA systems for inspections, servicing, and repairs. * Assist with and learn fault diagnosis techniques to identify and resolve issues efficiently. * Adhere to high standards of health and safety at all times. * Be flexible to work away from home and outside normal hours, including weekends when required, to assist with breakdowns—flexibility is essential. * Carry out servicing and maintenance on other mechanical plant equipment in the workshop and yard as needed. * Work effectively both independently and as part of a team to meet operational requirements. * Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by management. Skills * Technically minded, with the ability to learn and perform fault diagnosis and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in crawler cranes. * Strong team player with excellent communication skills. * Eager to learn new skills, demonstrating attention to detail and ensuring all inspections are completed to the highest standards. * Full UK driving licence required. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! Our reference: AGS598 Vacancy: Crane service engineer Location: Selston, Nottingham Salary: Remuneration package is dependent on skills and experience. Hours: Full Time Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of an external Client