Overhead Crane Engineer

Northampton, Northamptonshire
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We are recruiting an experienced Overhead Crane Engineer for a field service role with a manufacturer of industrial capital equipment. The position involves travelling to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance, breakdowns, and fault-finding on overhead cranes and associated lifting equipment.

This role suits an engineer who is comfortable working independently in the field and dealing directly with customers.

The Role

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Field-based servicing, maintenance, and repair of overhead and gantry cranes

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Electrical and mechanical fault-finding on crane systems

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Working with hoists, motors, brakes, controls, inverters, and pendant or radio systems

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Responding to breakdowns and carrying out planned preventative maintenance

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Completing service reports and job documentation accurately

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Working at height and in live industrial environments

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Ensuring all work is carried out in line with LOLER, PUWER, and company procedures

The Ideal Candidate

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Proven experience as a field-based Overhead Crane Engineer or similar lifting equipment role

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Strong electrical fault-finding skills essential

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Good mechanical understanding of crane structures and drive systems

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Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload

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Full UK driving licence essential

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IPAF, ECS, or crane-related certifications advantageous but not essential

What’s On Offer

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Door-to-door pay

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Competitive salary depending on experience

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Overtime and call-out available

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Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided

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Long-term, stable role with a reputable manufacturer

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Varied work across multiple customer sites

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH CURRENT ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK NEED APPLY AS NO SPONSORSHIP IS ON OFFER FOR THIS ROLE

Job Info
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Job Title:
Overhead Crane Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary:
£35000 - £45000 Per annum Van, overtime, pension, varied work
Posted:
Jan 27th 2026
Closes:
Feb 27th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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