Service Engineer, (Port Cranes)

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

Port Services at Konecranes focuses on the service, maintenance and repair of lifting equipment and automation solutions within ports, harbours and terminals, equipment includes mobile harbour cranes, straddle carriers and container handling equipment.

We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer, (Port Cranes) to carry out the maintenance and repair of this equipment. Our customers are ports and terminals around the UK coast, so travel is a key part of the role.

We are looking for candidates who are ideally based in northern England, preferably in  Newcastle, Gateshead or Teesside.

From time to time, this role can also offer the opportunity to work overseas, but this is not a mandatory requirement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Electrical and mechanical installation, commissioning, inspection, and testing including service and repair of Port Solutions products, such as harbour cranes and straddle carriers
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, in electrical and mechanical equipment, drive technologies and PLCs in an industrial environment
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues
• Accurate and descriptive problem reporting
• Completion of inspection and examination documentation as appropriate

 What we are looking for in you:

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 / HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering, with practical competence in both
• Working knowledge of hydraulics
• Experience of Siemens S7 desirable
• Good attention to detail
• Organised and self-motivated
• Computer proficient including basic networking and component diagnostics
• Familiar with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work at height
• Able to spend periods of time away from home (up to two weeks at a time)

We offer: 

• Competitive salary
• Paid overtime
• Paid travel time
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and income protection insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company vehicle, fuel card, workwear, tools, phone
• Buy/sell holidays
• Employee share save scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, leisure and travel discounts 

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
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.