Crane Maintenance Technician

We Are Zenith Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Tyne and Wear; North East England; England 5 days ago

Type Permanent
Pay £44,000
Work Onsite

Crane Maintenance Technician focuses on carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns on cranes and lifting systems.

What the role involves

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns on cranes and lifting systems.
  • Conduct scheduled inspections, testing, and routine servicing activities.
  • Managing maintenance workloads, ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed efficiently.
  • Provide input to improve maintenance routines, schedules, and overall equipment reliability.
  • Maintaining accurate and compliant records for all crane and lifting equipment maintenance activities.
  • Communicate essential information to management, engineering teams, and colleagues across shifts.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

  • Zenith People are partnering with a long‑standing, reputable organisation to recruit a talented Crane Technician.
  • In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and optimising the performance of overhead cranes and lifting equipment across a fast‑paced operational site.
  • We’re particularly keen to speak with individuals who are confident working independently and who enjoy the freedom to take ownership of their work and truly make the role their ow.

Candidate fit

  • Experience working under pressure with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks in line with operational needs.
  • Self-motivated, capable of working independently, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
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