Crane Maintenance Engineer
Dock Gate 20, Southampton
£38,940 per annum (35-hour contract)
£55,756 per annum (8 week ,42-hour average continental shift pattern)
Overtime opportunities
Permanent, Full-Time
Hours of Work:
12-hour day and night shifts (6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am) on an 8-week rotating continental shift pattern, averaging 42 hours per week, including weekends.
Please note: This is a Safety Critical position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out maintenance, inspections, fault finding, repairs, and servicing of Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes and associated plant equipment.
- Maximise asset reliability and availability while meeting operational requirements.
- Complete engineering examinations and maintenance activities in line with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance, defect, and repair records.
- Use Freightliner IT systems effectively to support engineering activities.
- Support the training and development of apprentices and new team members.
- Work flexibly within your skills and competencies to support business needs.
- The role is approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical.
Key Requirements:
- Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Experience with AC/DC motors, ABB drives, and industrial electrical systems.
- PLC experience, including Siemens S7 and CODESYS.
- Mechanical maintenance experience is desirable.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work at height.
- Flexible, proactive approach with a strong safety focus.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Competitive pension scheme, paid breaks, and free on-site parking.
Career Development and Progression
- Access to external training courses and in-house development programmes to support your career growth.
Award-Winning Safety Culture
- Work within a business recognised for excellence, innovation, and high safety standards.
Enhanced Family-Friendly Benefits
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Employee Wellbeing and Support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), retail and gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and a wide range of employee benefits.
Additional Information
- Successful applicants will be required to pass a Safety Critical medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a satisfactory DBS check.
Job Title: Crane Maintenance Engineer (internally known as Engineering Technician Grade A)
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