Overhead Cranes

Adept resourcing are supporting a well-known, established, overhead crane business in their search for a Field Service Engineer.

Role:

• Travel to customer sites to carry out inspections, which may involve working in challenging environments or at height.
• To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and identify potential mechanical and electrical problems
• Refurbishment/Modernisation of overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment
• Overhead crane and gantry installation, inspection, testing and commissioning
• Jib crane installation, inspection, testing and commissioning
• To carry out Service Follow Ups (SFU) and/or project modernisation work related to crane conversion or refurbishment
• To attend emergency breakdowns, identify faults and carry out effective repairs. These will generally be electrical problems, possibly PLC related.
• Conduct thorough examinations of lifting equipment, such as cranes, hoists, slings, chains, and other lifting accessories, in accordance with LOLER and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations).
• Prepare detailed and accurate & professional Engineer's reports using our bespoke software, including assessments of equipment safety and compliance.
• Ensure site is left in a safe condition & tidy at the end of each shift.
• Help customers manage and stay organised with their lifting equipment assets.
• Carry out site surveys and advise customers on the correct selection and use of lifting equipment.
• Proof load testing of equipment such as runway beams, swing jibs and basic installations

Skills Required

• Previous specialist experience of OHTCs is essential, ideally with knowledge of cranes supplied by major global manufacturers (Tower crane experience alone would not be sufficient)
• Must be a competent industrial electrician and/or mechanically biased and apprentice trained (NVQ level 3 or above)
• Must be able to work on your own, as part of the Service Department or lead a team of engineers depending on the nature of the jobs, duration, and location
• The individual should be self-motivated, responsible, prepared to travel throughout the UK and will be expected to work some unsociable hours

Please apply for immediate consideration

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