Crane Engineer / Heavy Plant Engineer
Salary: Circa £50,000 basic + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits
Location: North West England
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Field-Based & Workshop/Yard
Experienced Heavy Plant Engineers Encouraged to Apply – Crane Experience Not Essential!
Paradigm Employment Services is recruiting on behalf of an established and expanding UK crane hire specialist seeking an experienced Crane Engineer / Heavy Plant Engineer to join its engineering team.
Our client is particularly interested in engineers with strong technical experience across heavy plant, construction machinery, hydraulics, electrical systems and engines who are keen to develop their skills within the specialist crane industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, family-run business with a modern fleet, excellent earning potential and access to specialist manufacturer training.
The Role
This is a varied engineering position combining field-based work with time spent in the company's workshop and yard.
You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, servicing, maintaining and repairing specialist lifting equipment, ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
Key responsibilities include:
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing cranes and heavy mechanical equipment.
- Diagnosing and resolving hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults.
- Working on engines, hydraulic systems and associated components.
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Attending sites to provide engineering support and minimise equipment downtime.
- Maintaining accurate service, maintenance and repair records.
- Working closely with the wider engineering and operations teams.
- Ensuring all work is completed to the highest health and safety standards.
About You
- Heavy plant and construction machinery.
- Excavators, earthmoving equipment or similar mobile plant.
- Cranes, lifting equipment or specialist machinery.
- Hydraulic systems, electrical systems and diesel engines.
- Mechanical maintenance, servicing and fault diagnosis.
Previous crane experience would be an advantage but is absolutely not essential.
The ideal candidate will have strong practical engineering knowledge, particularly in hydraulics and electrical fault-finding, with the confidence to diagnose problems and carry out repairs independently.
You will also be flexible, willing to travel to sites when required and keen to develop your technical expertise.
What's on Offer?
- Circa £50,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- Overtime opportunities to increase earnings.
- Fully fitted company van and fuel card.
- Specialist manufacturer training, including Kobelco and Liebherr.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Quality PPE provided.
- Annual medicals.
- Opportunity to join a successful and expanding specialist business.
All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially
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Heavy Plant / Crane Engineer in Manchester employer: Paradigm Employment Services LTD
Join a leading UK manufacturer that prioritises quality, innovation, and engineering excellence, offering an exceptional work culture where your contributions truly matter. As an HR Manager, you will benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare plans, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities. This role not only allows you to shape the future of manufacturing operations but also empowers you to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation that values its people.
Contact Details:
Paradigm Employment Services LTD Recruitment Team
