Crane Engineer
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | NE1 1AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Path Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 62435d-18328 |
Summary
Crane Engineer opportunity to join a newly formed division for one of the biggest crane providers in Europe. A hands on role inspecting and testing construction hoists (passenger/goods), tower cranes and crawler cranes. You will be responsible for ensuring all of the testing & inspection of equipment is done to a high standard and within relevant time frames. Do not miss out on this fantastic Crane Engineer role - £45k-£55k Plus overtime + DOE van + training
You may already hold or be willing to hold SSSTS (CITB), Level 3 within Plant installation / ILM level 3
We are currently recruiting for a Crane Engineer based in the North to cover Cranes / construction hoists, plant and piling rigs working around Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Leeds and surrounding areas.
As a Crane Engineer, your responsibilities will consist of servicing, maintaining and repairing plant/crane equipment on customers sites.
Duties and expectations of the Crane Engineer:
• Flexible and professional approach to all clients/customers
• Work on a variety of equipment from Lifting Gear to crane to plant and specialist crawler cranes / tower cranes
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• PUWER & LOLER experience
• Cover for your line manager - as this is a new division as more engineers are recruited this could build into an operations manager position
To apply for this role you must have:
• MUST hold qualifications from LEEA (advanced) CITB ot similar
• MUST have experience with Tower/Mobile or Crawler Cranes
• An NVQ level 3 or equivalent in plant maintenance or a mechanical engineering apprenticeship
• Full UK driving license
• Experience working as a plant fitter, mobile fitter, Tower Crane Engineer, Senior Crane Engineer, Crawler Crane Engineer, Tower Crane Engineer, Crane Engineer, Lifting Engineer or engineer surveyor /Lifting Equipment Engineer or Lifting Examiner
The successful Crane Engineer will receive a fully equipped van, promotion opportunities and the option to work regular overtime.
This is an exciting time to work for one of the leading manufacturers of plant/crane equipment in a time of continuing success and expansion
To apply for this Crane Engineer you can reach me on 01933 667229 or rachel.simpson@pathrecruitment.com