Service Engineer, Port Cranes

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Perform electrical and mechanical installations, commissioning, inspections, testing, servicing, and repairs on Port Solutions products, which include harbour cranes and straddle carriers.

• Diagnose malfunctions in electrical and mechanical equipment, drive technologies, and PLCs within an industrial setting.

• Provide consultations to customers regarding repair and safety-related matters.

• Generate precise and detailed problem reports.

• Complete necessary inspection and examination documentation as needed.

• Travel to ports and terminals along the UK coastline.

• Maintain and repair lifting equipment and automation solutions at ports, harbours, and terminals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 / HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering, demonstrating practical skills in both disciplines.

• Proficient understanding of hydraulics.

• Experience with Siemens S7 is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Well-organized and self-driven.

• Proficient in computer skills, including basic networking and component diagnostics.

• Knowledgeable about the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).

• Valid UK driving license.

• Capability to work at heights.

• Willingness to spend extended periods away from home, up to two weeks at a time.

• Ideally located in northern England, preferably in Newcastle, Gateshead, or Teesside.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Paid overtime.

• Paid travel time.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Life assurance.

• Income protection insurance.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company vehicle.

• Fuel card.

• Workwear.

• Tools.

• Mobile phone.

• Option to buy/sell holidays.

• Employee share save scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Discounts on retail, leisure, and travel.

• Opportunities to work abroad occasionally (not mandatory).