Crane Engineer Electrical Bias

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Crane Engineer (Electrical Bias)

£40,000 - £45,000 (OTE £55,000 - £60,000) + Excellent Training Opportunities + Pay and Role Progression + Company Vehicle with Personal Use + Electric Vehicle Scheme + Life Insurance + Health and Wellbeing Programme

Gateshead (20 mile patch)

Are you an Electrically biased engineer looking to join an award-winning employer who has experienced incredible growth over the last three years?

Are you looking to secure a role with an excellent benefits package and brilliant earning potential, all while securing brilliant additional training?

This company is spread over two sites with ambitious expansion plans within the next 18 months. Working on a variety of overhead cranes and lifting equipment through various industries, they offer a varied line of work with progression and development at the heart of the company. With rapid growth in their industry, numbers of clients, staff and turnover - they are quickly becoming a market-leading organisation.

This role will involve covering a 20-mile local patch around the branch where the successful candidate will inspect, service, maintain and repair a wide range of equipment. The successful candidate should come from a lifting or heavy machinery maintenance background, be comfortable working at heights and always looking to progress.

If you are an electrically biased Engineer from a heavy machinery or general maintenance background, looking to secure an opportunity that will maximise your skillset, earnings and development then apply today.

The Training:

• Radio control
• IPAF
• Forklift certifications
• Harness and working at heights
• Basic slinging

The Role:

• Mon - Fri 8.00am - 4.30pm
• Inspect, service, maintain and repair customers' overhead cranes and lifting equipment through a variety of industries
• Fault find, diagnose and repair complex electrical systems including motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLC systems, contactors and relays
• Troubleshoot, fault-find and solve a multitude of electrical and mechanical challenges
• While the primary focus is electrical, inspections and repairs of mechanical systems such as gearboxes, wire rope systems, brakes and hoisting mechanisms are a part of most jobs
• Ensure health and safety is strictly enforced and adhered to
• Working a local patch
• Weekend Overtime

The Person:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Experience as an Electrical Engineer within heavy machinery

Job Reference: BBBH17718

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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