Tower Crane Electrician

Are you an experienced Tower Crane Electrician looking for a fresh challenge?

Or an Erection Supervisor ready to step into a more senior, technically varied role?

A leading lifting and crane solutions provider is looking for a skilled Tower Crane Electrician / Erection Supervisor to join their growing engineering team. This is a key role for someone who takes pride in high technical standards, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to work with a modern fleet across major UK projects.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, inspection, servicing and fault‑finding of tower cranes across a wide range of sites. Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll support crane erectors, operators and site management to ensure safe, reliable and efficient crane performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical installation and commissioning during crane erection, climbing and dismantling.

• Advanced electrical diagnostics and systematic fault‑finding.

• Planned maintenance and statutory inspections.

• Completing digital service records and updating job management systems.

• Liaising professionally with site teams, clients and internal engineering teams.

• Ensuring safe working practices and adherence to lifting procedures.

• Representing the business professionally on sites across the UK.

Opportunities for Progression

For candidates with strong experience, there is scope to take on additional responsibility — including leading service and maintenance activities, scheduling preventative maintenance and coordinating labour and equipment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• ECS Level 3 NVQ Gold Card (Electrical).

• NVQ Level 3 Plant Installation – Tower Cranes.

• Strong tower crane electrical experience.

• Confident in fault‑finding and troubleshooting.

• Good IT literacy (Microsoft 365, tablets, digital job systems).

• Full UK driving licence.

• Willingness to work regular weekends.

Desirable:

• Potain/Manitowoc technical or diagnostic training.

• Experience with anti‑collision systems (SMIE/AMCS) and load‑monitoring systems.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full‑time role (approx. 50 hours per week, Mon–Fri).

• Salary reflective of skills and experience.

• Company van, fuel card and smartphone.

• PPE, tools and diagnostic equipment provided.

• Manufacturer training and ongoing technical development.

• CPD and professional progression opportunities.

• Life assurance (4x salary) and critical illness cover.

• Private healthcare after probation.