Electrical Field Service Engineer (Overhead Cranes)

40,000 - 45,000 (OTE 55,000 - 60,000) + Excellent Training Opportunities + Pay and Role Progression + Company Vehicle with Personal Use + Electric Vehicle Scheme + Life Insurance + Health and Wellbeing Programme

Gateshead (20 mile patch)

Are you a Electrically biased Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing company that offer excellent pay and role progression opportunities?

This company are spread over two sights with ambitious expansion plans within the next 18 months. Working on a variety of overhead cranes and lifting equipment through various industries, they offer a varied line of work with progression and development at the heart of the company.

This role will involve covering a 20 mile local patch around the branch where the successful candidate will inspect, service, maintain and repair a wide range of equipment. The successful candidate should come from a lifting or heavy machinery maintenance background, be comfortable working at heights and always looking to progress.

If you are an electrically biased Engineer with a background in lifting equipment or heavy machinery looking for an exceptional new opportunity within a rapidly growing company backed by large investors that prioritises their employees, apply today.

The Training:

Radio control
IPAF
Forklift certifications
Harness and working at heights
Basic slinging

The Role:

Mon - Fri 8.00am - 4.30pm
Inspect, service, maintain and repair customers overhead cranes and lifting equipment through a variety of industries
Fault find, diagnose and repair complex electrical systems including motor controls, variable frequency drives, PLC systems, contactors and relays
Troubleshoot, fault-find and solve a multitude of electrical and mechanical challenges
While the primary focus is electrical, inspections and repairs of mechanical systems such as gearboxes, wire rope systems, brakes and hoisting mechanisms are a part of most jobs
Ensure health and safety is strictly enforced and adhered to
Working a local patch
Weekend Overtime

The Person:

Proven experience in a similar role
Experience as an Electrical Engineer within heavy machinery

Job Reference: BBBH17718

Keywords: Tyne and Wear, Gateshead, Cranes, Lifting Equipment, Field Service, Slings, Hoists, Overhead Cranes, Newcastle

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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