Overhead Crane Engineer - Manufacturing - Newcastle - Up to £45,000
About the Company
We are working with a manufacturing provider who is seeking an Overhead Crane Engineer with knowledge and experience of electrical and/or mechanical service work to join their expanding team.
As an Overhead Crane Engineer, you will be responsible for inspections, repairs, maintenance and modernisation of all overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment.
Overhead Crane Engineer – The Rewards
Competitive salary
Door to Door
Company vehicle
Mobile Phone
Fuel Card
Expenses card and scheme
Corporate branded workwear
Corporate branded overalls
High-Quality PPE (Including industry-leading self-rescue descender harnesses), hard hat, boots, etc.
Specialist tools provided
Pension scheme and life and accident insurance
Call-out cover on a rotational basis (overtime rate)
Ongoing skills development and certified training, including in house, UK and European training.
Career development opportunities. Overhead Crane Engineer – Requirements
Must have experience in electrical, mechanical or electromechanical engineering.
Heavy industrial Plant mechanic experience is preferred
Full UK driving licence
Good interpersonal skills for customer relations.
The ability to work at heights responsibly
Preferably electrical experience of 3 phase 415vac motors, squirrel cage and wound rotor, contactor control circuits, 110/48-volt relay and contactor circuits, stop and reset circuits and some frequency speed/inverter control device experience.
Mechanical experience of medium to large drive couplings, brakes and reduction gearboxes.
Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with overhead crane maintenance and inspection routines preferred.
Experience with industrial radio control systems.
Knowledge / Experience of vacuum lifting equipment, manipulators, electromagnets or other material handling equipment.
Positive attitude towards health and safety.
Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to overcome technical challenges.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends as per business requirements.
Ability to investigate and repair a variety of overhead crane and hoist components in varying customer locations
C1 Driving licence beneficial About Us
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