Tower Crane Electrician

Are you an experienced Tower Crane Electrician looking for a fresh challenge? Or an Erection Supervisor ready to step into a more senior, technically varied role? A leading lifting and crane solutions provider is looking for a skilled Tower Crane Electrician / Erection Supervisor to join their growing engineering team. This is a key role for someone who takes pride in high technical standards, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to work with a modern fleet across major UK projects. The Role You’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, inspection, servicing and fault‑finding of tower cranes across a wide range of sites. Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll support crane erectors, operators and site management to ensure safe, reliable and efficient crane performance. Key Responsibilities * Electrical installation and commissioning during crane erection, climbing and dismantling. * Advanced electrical diagnostics and systematic fault‑finding. * Planned maintenance and statutory inspections. * Completing digital service records and updating job management systems. * Liaising professionally with site teams, clients and internal engineering teams. * Ensuring safe working practices and adherence to lifting procedures. * Representing the business professionally on sites across the UK. Opportunities for Progression For candidates with strong experience, there is scope to take on additional responsibility — including leading service and maintenance activities, scheduling preventative maintenance and coordinating labour and equipment. What We’re Looking For Essential: * ECS Level 3 NVQ Gold Card (Electrical). * NVQ Level 3 Plant Installation – Tower Cranes. * Strong tower crane electrical experience. * Confident in fault‑finding and troubleshooting. * Good IT literacy (Microsoft 365, tablets, digital job systems). * Full UK driving licence. * Willingness to work regular weekends. Desirable: * Potain/Manitowoc technical or diagnostic training. * Experience with anti‑collision systems (SMIE/AMCS) and load‑monitoring systems. What’s on Offer * Permanent full‑time role (approx. 50 hours per week, Mon–Fri). * Salary reflective of skills and experience. * Company van, fuel card and smartphone. * PPE, tools and diagnostic equipment provided. * Manufacturer training and ongoing technical development. * CPD and professional progression opportunities. * Life assurance (4x salary) and critical illness cover. * Private healthcare after probation