Mechanical Service Engineer
Job Description
We're looking for a skilled Service Engineer to join our growing team. If you have experience maintaining heavy plant, agricultural machinery, HGVs, forklifts or construction equipment, we'd like to hear from you.
\nPrevious tower crane experience isn't essential. We're seeking someone with strong mechanical or electrical skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a willingness to learn. In return, we'll provide full specialist training on our equipment.
\nBased primarily at our Rushden depot, you'll be responsible for preparing, servicing and maintaining our fleet of cranes and associated equipment, helping ensure everything leaves our yard in first-class condition. Every day is different, with a mix of workshop-based maintenance, fault finding and the occasional site visit.
\nWhat you'll be doing
\nServicing, maintaining and repairing tower cranes, including self erectors and associated equipment.
\nDiagnosing faults and carrying out repairs both in the depot and occasionally on customer sites.
\nPreparing equipment to the highest standard before it leaves the yard.
\nCarrying out preventative maintenance to maximise reliability.
\nSupporting the loading, unloading and storage of crane equipment.
\nMaintaining service records and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
\nWorking closely with our experienced engineering team to deliver an excellent service to our customers.
\nWhat we're looking for:
\nYou'll ideally have experience maintaining heavy mechanical equipment, such as:
\nHeavy plant
\nAgricultural machinery
\nHGVs
\nForklifts
\nPowered access equipment
\nConstruction equipment
\nMilitary vehicles or similar
\nMost importantly, you'll be someone who:
\nEnjoys fault finding and solving technical problems.
\nTakes pride in producing high-quality work.
\nWorks well independently and as part of a team.
\nHas a strong focus on safety and customer service.
\nHolds a full UK driving licence.
\nWhat we offer:
\nFull specialist training on tower cranes.
\nStable, long-term employment with an established business.
\nPrimarily depot-based role with only occasional travel.
\nOpportunity to develop specialist engineering skills.
\nSupportive, experienced team environment.
\nCompetitive salary, overtime opportunities and company benefits.
\nIf you're an engineer who enjoys practical work, solving problems and learning new skills, we'd love to hear from you.
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