Crane Service / Offshore Field Engineer

Job Title: Crane Service / Offshore Field Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location:  Coleshill
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 – (£65,000 OTE)
Industry: Cranes
 
Premier Engineering has engaged with a key client who specialise in overhead electric travel cranes and hoists. Due to continued and sustainable growth they are looking for a Service engineer on a permanent basis.
 
Purpose:

To provide technical support in the installation and commissioning, inspection, fault-finding and repair (mechanical and electrical) of cranes and hoists both on-site, at third party sites and offshore.

Main Accountabilities:

Is a member of a small team of service technicians carrying out a range of electrical/mechanical tasks, generally at height on and off-shore co-ordinated by a technical Co-Ordinator. 

Carries out installation activities of cranes and hoists on and off- shore. 

Undertakes crane and hoist surveys and inspections completing physical/digital documentation and liaising as 

Undertakes fault finding and completes the necessary documentation. 

Completes repairs (electrical / mechanical) on cranes and 

Completes refurbishment projects at the site workshop and at other third-party sites as 

Assists with the assembly of customised chain hoists and other assigned tasks when assigned to site-based 

With no two days the same, embraces powerful time management and organisational tools and task prioritisation 

Works well within a layered team of colleagues, clients and client appointed third 

Adherence to all legal requirements, to the Company Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS/EMS), the H & S policy and its procedures and actively participates in continuous health and safety compliance / improvement 

Other ad-hoc duties commensurate with the grade of the 

Is responsible for assigned technical and operational tasks/duties. 

Plays an important part in ensuring our safety culture is maintained via safe and approved working 
 
Technical/Professional Experience:

Demonstrable experience working with overhead electric travel cranes and hoists
Demonstrable experience with explosion protected electrical equipment desired (COMPEX certification preferable) 
Knowledge/Qualifications/Requirements:

Recognised electrical qualification (preferably gained via a time served apprenticeship)
Health & Safety qualification
Full, clean driving licence
S. competencies in M/S Office suite
Good grasp of English language (verbal & written)
Strong communicator with the ability to interact at all levels
Good general fitness and ability to work at height and in confined spaces
Willingness to undertake additional training to meet offshore eligibility criteria
Willingness to work additional and sometimes unsociable hours and work away from home
Requirement for regular domestic and international travel, often working at offshore locations 
  Benefits

Daily Offshore / Overseas Supplement (£310 per Day)
Paid door to door inclusively
Company-matched contributory pension up to 6%
Bi-annual full medical
4 x salary life
Disability insurance
75 basic working hours per week / additional hours required at over time rate (s)
Monthly pay / Digital E-Payslips / P60’s.
33 days holiday per
Full training
Company
Laptop and Mobile
Workwear, tools and PPE 
Sounds interesting? If so, please apply with your latest CV or email me on (url removed) to discuss this exciting opportunity further

£60,000 OTE