Port Crane Engineer – UK Ports

Port Crane Engineer – UK Ports

Full-Time 40000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Human Engineering

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Service and maintain port crane equipment in live environments.
  • Company: Human Engineering, specialising in crane engineering across UK ports.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, specialist training, and long-term career progression.
  • Other info: Permanent roles available across various UK port locations.
  • Why this job: Join a niche sector and work on high-value, complex crane systems.
  • Qualifications: Experience with port cranes or heavy lifting equipment is essential.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

Location: UK Ports, including Scotland, South Coast, South East and wider UK locations

Salary: Β£40-45k basic + overtime + van + benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Human Engineering is speaking with experienced Crane Engineers who would be interested in current and upcoming opportunities across UK port environments. We are looking for engineers with experience working on port cranes, harbour cranes, ship-to-shore cranes, RTGs, RMGs, mobile harbour cranes or similar heavy lifting equipment.

The role involves:

  • Service, maintenance and repair of port crane equipment
  • Fault finding on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and PLC/control systems
  • Working on large-scale lifting equipment in live port environments
  • Planned maintenance, breakdown response and inspection work
  • Supporting commissioning, upgrades or refurbishment work depending on experience
  • Completing service reports, technical paperwork and safety documentation

We would like to speak with candidates from backgrounds such as:

  • Port Crane Engineer
  • Harbour Crane Engineer
  • Crane Service Engineer
  • STS Crane Engineer
  • RTG / RMG Engineer
  • Mobile Harbour Crane Engineer
  • Heavy Plant Engineer with port experience
  • Marine Crane Engineer
  • Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from a port environment

Experience with equipment such as STS cranes, RTGs, RMGs, harbour mobile cranes, ship unloaders, Gottwald, Liebherr, Konecranes, Kalmar, ZPMC or similar heavy lifting equipment would be highly relevant.

This is a strong opportunity for engineers who want to work on complex, high-value crane systems rather than standard plant or industrial equipment.

What is on offer:

  • Permanent opportunities across UK port locations
  • Strong earning potential with overtime
  • Specialist crane training
  • Work on high-value port equipment
  • Long-term progression in a niche engineering sector

Confidential discussion before any details are shared. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH CURRENT ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK NEED APPLY AS NO SPONSORSHIP IS ON OFFER FOR THIS ROLE.

To apply, send your CV to apply@human-eng.co.uk or apply through LinkedIn.

Port Crane Engineer – UK Ports employer: Human Engineering

Human Engineering is an exceptional employer for Port Crane Engineers, offering a competitive salary package alongside overtime and benefits. With a strong focus on employee development through specialist crane training and opportunities for long-term progression in a niche engineering sector, the company fosters a supportive work culture that values expertise and innovation in the dynamic environment of UK ports.

Human Engineering

Contact Details:

Human Engineering Recruitment Team

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