Job Introduction

Crane Engineer

Location: Erith
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB)

Flexible working options available, including job shares and amended hours. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance.

At Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire Group, we are one of the UK's leading providers of inspection, testing, certification and maintenance services. Our highly skilled Crane Engineers play a vital role in helping customers maintain safe, compliant and reliable lifting equipment across a wide range of industries.

We're looking for an experienced Crane Engineer to join our team in Erith. If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy problem solving and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Crane Engineer, you'll be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of overhead travelling cranes, hoists and associated lifting equipment. Working across a variety of customer sites, you'll ensure equipment remains safe, compliant and fully operational while building strong relationships with customers through your technical expertise and professional approach.

Health and safety will always be your number one priority as you deliver a first-class service that helps our customers meet their statutory obligations and minimise downtime.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing, inspection and maintenance of overhead cranes and hoists.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Completing preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability.
• Undertaking fault finding, retrofits, modernisations and equipment upgrades.
• Working in accordance with LOLER, PUWER and all relevant health and safety legislation.
• Producing accurate service reports and communicating technical recommendations to customers.
• Building strong customer relationships by providing expert advice and excellent service.
• Working safely at height and following all Lloyds British safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a qualified engineer with strong electrical and mechanical knowledge and experience working on cranes, hoists or similar lifting equipment.

Essential requirements include:

• NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience maintaining, servicing or repairing overhead cranes and hoists.
• Good understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable working at height.

You'll also demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• A commitment to supporting Lloyds British's ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Company vehicle, tools and specialist equipment.
• 95% employee discount across the Speedy Hire Group.
• Ongoing technical training through our in-house Academy, OEM partners and LEEA Advanced courses.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression across Lloyds British and the wider Speedy Hire Group.
• My Staff Shop – discounts across hundreds of retailers.
• Green Commute Initiative – Cycle to Work Scheme.
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential wellbeing, legal and financial support.
• Speedy Work Life Balance (SWLB), supporting a healthier balance between work and personal life.
• Career Line of Sight, providing clear development pathways and progression opportunities.

Why Lloyds British?

Our engineers are at the heart of everything we do. We invest heavily in training, development and career progression, ensuring you have the skills, support and opportunities to build a long and rewarding career with us.

If you're looking to join a business where safety, quality and people come first, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include Right to Work verification, references and, where applicable, DBS, credit or security clearance checks.

Lloyds British, part of the Speedy Hire Group, is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, neurodiversity or veteran status.

All roles require proof of the right to work in the UK before employment commences.