Service Engineer – Marine, Port & Harbour Cranes
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (experience dependent) + overtime at £24/hr
Location: UK/Ireland as required (70% of work will be NI & Ireland)
Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00 (45 hours/week, paid 30-minute lunch break)
Benefits: Service vehicle, Bupa healthcare, 31 days holiday, pension, laptop, phone, and more.
Silverwood Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a leader in the marine, port, and harbour crane industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced engineers to join a forward-thinking, dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commission, maintain, and inspect cranes, lifting equipment, and mechanical systems.
- Fault-find and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Produce clear, factual reports and assist with spare parts procurement.
- Rigging and lift planning.
- Ensure HSEQ compliance and minimize environmental risks.
- Occasional international travel for training or to assist other departments.
What We’re Looking For:
- Apprentice served in Electrical or Hydraulic Engineering.
- Experience in the marine, port, and harbour crane industry (Liebherr, Gottwald, Kalmar preferred).
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance and load monitoring equipment.
- Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings.
- Comfortable working at heights.
- Strong IT and report-writing skills.
- Leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous.
- Full UK/Ireland driving licence.
What’s in it for You?
- Competitive salary (£40k–£50k) + overtime (£24/hr).
- Equipped service vehicle, laptop, and phone.
- Meal allowance as per HMRC guidelines.
- Comprehensive Bupa healthcare coverage.
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Pension enrollment after 3 months.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in electro-mechanical or hydro-mechanical systems who is ready to work on cutting-edge equipment in a rewarding industry.
INDNICHE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Heavy Plant Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
