Crane Service Engineer/Loler Inspector

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can all be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

We are recruiting a Crane Service Engineer / LOLER Inspector to join our team based in northeast Scotland (Aberdeen/Dundee).

The role of a Crane Service Engineer / LOLER Inspector involves the maintenance, repair and upgrade of customers’ lifting equipment and carrying out LOLER inspections of overhead gantry cranes. This is a multi‑skilled and diverse position, with varied work so that no two days are the same. The role reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Crane Service Engineer

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety‑related issues.
• Complete appropriate documentation through your mobile device.

LOLER Inspections

• Complete the schedule of monthly inspections, surveys and studies of overhead gantry cranes, ensuring planned works are completed.
• Inspect equipment, document findings and make corrective recommendations to the customer.
• Consult with the customer regarding all production and safety‑related issues and discuss recommendations that assist the customer with improving their material handling applications.
• Apply the contents of LOLER & PUWER or industry regulations.
• Complete inspection and consultation service reports, discussing production or safety issues and customer feedback received.

Qualifications

• Apprentice‑trained (or equivalent) and conversational with electrical engineering disciplines.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Experience working with overhead cranes and hoists is preferred; maintenance, repair and servicing of industrial equipment is essential.
• Experience inspecting lifting equipment, including visual inspections.
• Hold LEEA qualifications or equivalent.
• Experienced in carrying out LOLER & PUWER inspections and completing written reports and statutory certifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Personable with regular customer contact.
• Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to work at height.
• Hold a current driving licence.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary with an OTE of £55K‑65K (includes basic salary, paid travel time and paid overtime).
• Paid travel time from home to job and back.
• Generous overtime and double time at weekends.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Contributory pension, life assurance and income protection insurance.
• Company van with satnav, corporate clothing and smartphone.
• Employee Share Save Scheme.
• Retail, grocery, DIY and leisure discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Buy and sell holidays.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.