Crane Maintenance Technician in Gateshead

A leading heavy engineering and manufacturing site in the North East is seeking an experienced Crane Maintenance Technician to join its Engineering & Maintenance function. The site operates a large number of overhead cranes supporting a high-volume industrial environment and offers long-term stability within a permanent, days-based role. The successful individual will be mechanically biased, safety focused, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a wider maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
• Complete statutory inspections, tests, and routine maintenance activities.
• Maintain control of maintenance schedules, outstanding works, and asset reliability.
• Update and improve maintenance routines and schedules where required.
• Ensure all crane and lifting equipment records are accurate and fully compliant with current legislation.
• Communicate effectively with management, engineers, technicians, contractors, and production personnel.
• Access, update, raise, and sign off tasks via the site CMMS (Pirana).
• Coordinate and oversee contractors to ensure work is completed safely, to standard, and at best value.
• Update stores and maintenance records during shifts.
• Support the training and development of other team members as required.
• Conduct plant checks, risk assessments, and handovers where necessary.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with LOLER, the Health & Safety at Work Act, and site SHE policies.
• Maintain safe, reliable operation of all lifting equipment.
• Adhere to internal standards, systems, and procedures at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Time-served engineer with a recognised engineering qualification.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working unsupervised.
• High attention to detail with a “can-do” approach.
• Competent IT skills, including basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Flexible approach to overtime, including weekends when required.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Electrical maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Direct experience maintaining cranes and lifting equipment.
• LEEA Foundation Course completed.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established industrial operation with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, providing long-term career development within a stable maintenance environment.