Crane Technician

Crane Engineer

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Location: Southampton

Hours: Full Time – 39 Hours per Week

Salary: Competitive – Discussed at Interview Stage

Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire Group, are looking for an experienced and motivated Crane Engineer to join our growing team.

Our specialist Engineers provide a reliable, responsive and high-quality service across the UK, supporting customers with the inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of cranes and associated lifting equipment.

If you’re looking for the next step in your engineering career and want to join a market-leading business where you can continue to develop your technical skills, this could be the opportunity for you

What you’ll be doing

As a Crane Engineer, you’ll work across a range of customer sites, providing technical support and ensuring crane equipment remains safe, reliable and compliant.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Carrying out inspections, servicing and maintenance of cranes and associated lifting equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Completing repairs and remedial work where required
• Carrying out load testing and functional testing
• Inspecting crane components and lifting accessories
• Identifying defects and providing recommendations for corrective action
• Producing accurate inspection, service and maintenance documentation
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures
• Providing technical advice and excellent customer service
• Working independently across customer sites while maintaining strong communication with the wider team

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong technical ability, a practical approach and experience working with cranes or lifting equipment.

Essential Or Desirable Requirements Include

• Experience working with cranes, lifting equipment or associated mechanical systems
• Experience servicing, maintaining or inspecting crane equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• LEEA qualifications or relevant industry experience desirable
• Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical NVQ/City & Guilds qualification desirable
• Experience working within a testing, inspection or service environment
• Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• Full UK driving licence
• Commitment to supporting the business ESG strategy – “Decade to Deliver”

Full training and development will be provided, including opportunities to undertake manufacturer and specialist technical training.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Training, development and career progression opportunitiesVoluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop discounts and offers
• Green Commute Initiative – cycle to work scheme
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Career Line of Sight programme providing clear progression opportunities across the Speedy Group

At Lloyds British and Speedy Hire, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

Please note some roles within the Speedy Group UK&I may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability, veteran status or neurodiversity.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to the start of employment.

Please note:

Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is recommended.

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