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Overhead Crane Technician London


Job Location:

London - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 40 - 54
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overhead Crane Service Technician

London

$40 -$54


Our client is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Service Technician to inspect troubleshoot repair install and maintain overhead cranes hoists and related lifting equipment at customer sites.

This is a hands-on field service position suited to someone with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills solid industrial maintenance experience and the ability to work independently in customer-facing environments. The successful candidate will respond to service calls complete inspections and repairs and help ensure crane systems are operating safely and reliably.


Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Field service environment with varied work
  • Ongoing technical and safety training
  • Opportunity to work on specialized industrial lifting equipment
  • Career-development opportunities
  • Supportive and safety-focused team environment


Responsibilities include:

  • Inspect troubleshoot repair and maintain overhead cranes and lifting equipment
  • Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and determine appropriate repair procedures
  • Perform crane inspections preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
  • Service overhead cranes hoists chain falls pullers and related equipment
  • Adjust repair or replace defective parts and components
  • Respond to emergency service calls and customer equipment breakdowns
  • Support the installation and commissioning of new crane systems and equipment
  • Troubleshoot motors contactors controls limit switches and related electrical components
  • Complete mechanical repairs and adjustments as required
  • Order replacement parts and maintain service inventory
  • Complete accurate maintenance reports inspection records and service documentation
  • Communicate professionally with customers regarding equipment condition and required repairs
  • Work independently at customer sites while coordinating with internal service and project teams
  • Operate tools equipment machinery and service vehicles safely and according to established procedures
  • Follow all customer site orientations and site-specific safety requirements
  • Wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment including fall-protection equipment
  • Report incidents near misses unsafe conditions and equipment hazards immediately
  • Follow all Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and internal safety policies


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of a college CEGEP vocational or technical program is preferred
  • Minimum three to five years of relevant hands-on industrial maintenance crane service electrical or mechanical experience
  • Previous experience servicing overhead cranes hoists or lifting equipment is considered a strong asset
  • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs efficiently
  • Experience working with industrial electrical controls motors contactors and limit switches is preferred
  • Ability to read technical manuals electrical diagrams and service documentation
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable working at heights and using fall-protection equipment
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Strong communication and customer-service skills
  • Valid provincial drivers license in good standing
  • Willingness to work overtime and respond to service calls when required
  • 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician license is considered an asset
  • 442A Industrial Electrician license is considered an asset
  • 433A Industrial Millwright license is considered an asset
  • Welding experience is considered an asset


Please apply today or email




Required Experience:

IC