Job Description:

JMB21 - Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + OTE £65,000+

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Benefits: New company van, paid travel time, enhanced overtime rates, strong progression, long-term career path

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a specialist engineering team working across industrial sites in the South East.

This is a field-based role focused on maintenance, fault finding, repair, and installation of overhead and gantry cranes, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems and industrial controls. Ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a genuine career opportunity with strong earning potential and clear progression into senior engineering roles.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding on 3-phase systems
• Repair motors, controls, brakes, and safety systems
• Work on pendant and radio control systems
• Install and commission crane equipment and upgrades
• Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks
• Respond to breakdowns across industrial sites
• Complete accurate service reports

Overtime & Pay Structure

• Paid travel time (home to site and return) at single time
• Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5x Hourly 
• Saturday: 1.5x Hourly
• Sunday: 2x Hourly

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced crane, lifting equipment, or industrial electrical engineer
• Strong fault-finding ability (3-phase / control systems)
• Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment
• Confident working independently in the field
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong discipline, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ex-military personnel strongly encouraged to apply

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations
• Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis
• LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment certification

What’s on Offer

• 1-year-old van
• OTE up to £65,000+
• Strong overtime structure
• Clear progression into senior and specialist roles
• Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector

If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a high-responsibility role with strong pay, independence, and progression, this is a serious long-term opportunity.