Crane Engineer

Job Role: Mobile Crane Engineer Salary: 40-45k Location: Manchester Hours: 37.5 Hours + OT About your new company: Seeking a skilled and customer-focused Mobile Crane Service Engineer to provide field-based maintenance, diagnostics, and repair support across our mobile crane product range. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimising customer downtime, and upholding the highest standards of safety and technical excellence. The successful candidate will act as a key technical representative of the business, delivering high-quality service support while building strong relationships with customers. About your new Crane Engineer role: Diagnose, fault-find, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on mobile cranes Perform scheduled servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance Commission new cranes and support handovers to customers Interpret hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals Complete detailed service reports and documentation accurately and promptly Provide technical advice and support to customers on-site Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety standards Support breakdown response and emergency callouts as required Maintain company tools, equipment, and service vehicle in good conditionStrong knowledge of: Diesel engines Hydraulic systems Electrical fault finding PLC diagnostics (desirable) Ability to read and interpret load charts and crane technical documentation Experience working on large plant, heavy equipment, or cranesWhat you will need to succeed: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle, or Engineering discipline Proven experience servicing or repairing mobile cranes, heavy plant, or construction equipment Valid driving licence Manufacturer training (advantageous) LEEA / CPCS / relevant industry certifications (region dependent) Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills High attention to detail Customer-focused mindset Ability to work independently in field-based environments Excellent communication skills Flexible and willing to travelWhat you will get in return: Competitive salary + overtime opportunities Company vehicle, laptop and mobile provided Manufacturer training and ongoing development Clear career progression pathways Comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to work with a globally recognised crane manufacturer   INDAK