Service Technician

Port Service Technician

Location: Home based, travel UK wide

Basic Salary: £40-£45k per annum plus overtime

Benefits: 31 days annual leave, contributory pension, private healthcare, loyalty bonus

Our client is a leading provider in crane and lifting equipment solutions, seeking a skilled and experienced Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician to join their dynamic Port & Marine Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance.

Job Description

As a Crane and Lifting Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of client cranes and lifting equipment across UK Port locations.
• Performing repairs and inspections on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Conducting fault finding and repairs on hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Managing commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of mechanical equipment.
• Assisting in spares identification and procurement.
• Producing clear, factual reports for all jobs.
• Rigging and lift planning.
• Ensuring compliance with site HSEQ requirements.
• Collaborating with site staff to maintain a safe working environment.
• Minimising environmental risks during tasks, including offshore activities.
• Traveling outside of the UK/Ireland for departmental assistance or training.

Skills & Competencies

The successful candidate should possess:

• An apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Experience in the crane industry.
• Experience with Liebherr, Gottwald, and other cranes is advantageous.
• Proficiency in commissioning and fault finding on electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings and apply them practically.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.
• Comfort working at heights.
• In-depth knowledge of preventative maintenance on cranes.
• IT literacy and report-writing skills.
• Valid UK/Ireland driving license.

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