Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

JMB21 - Overhead Crane Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Sussex / East Hampshire / East Kent (Ideal base location)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Package - OTE £70,000+

Benefits: New company van, paid travel time, enhanced overtime rates

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Electrically Biased Overhead Crane Service Engineer to join a highly skilled specialist engineering team operating across major industrial sites throughout the South East.

This is far more than a standard service role - it’s an opportunity to become part of a respected and growing business working on critical lifting equipment within demanding industrial environments. The position offers a varied and technically rewarding workload covering maintenance, fault finding, breakdown response, repair, upgrades, and installation of overhead and gantry cranes, with a strong focus on electrical systems, drives, and industrial controls.

You’ll be joining a company that genuinely invests in its engineers, offering long-term stability, industry-leading training, and clear progression into senior engineering and specialist technical positions. Engineers are trusted, valued, and given the autonomy to develop their skills while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

The package offers excellent earning potential through overtime, travel opportunities, and ongoing development, making this an outstanding opportunity for engineers looking to build a long-term career in a highly specialised sector.

Applications are welcomed from experienced crane engineers, industrial electricians, maintenance engineers, and ex-military personnel with strong electrical and fault-finding backgrounds.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Service and maintain overhead and gantry cranes
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding on 3-phase systems
• Repair motors, controls, brakes, and safety systems
• Work on pendant and radio control systems
• Install and commission crane equipment and upgrades
• Carry out LOLER inspections and safety checks
• Respond to breakdowns across industrial sites
• Complete accurate service reports

Overtime & Pay Structure

• Paid travel time (home to site and return) at single time
• Overtime before 08:00 & after 16:30: 1.5x Hourly 
• Saturday: 1.5x Hourly
• Sunday: 2x Hourly

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced crane, lifting equipment, or industrial electrical engineer
• Strong fault-finding ability (3-phase / control systems)
• Mechanical understanding of industrial equipment
• Confident working independently in the field
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong discipline, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ex-military personnel strongly encouraged to apply

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of LOLER / PUWER regulations
• Experience with PLC systems and fault diagnosis
• LEEA or equivalent lifting equipment certification

What’s on Offer

• 1-year-old new van
• OTE up to £70,000+
• Strong overtime structure
• Clear progression into senior and specialist roles
• Long-term stability in a specialist engineering sector
• Pension scheme

If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a high-responsibility role with strong pay, independence, and progression, this is a serious long-term opportunity.