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Build your future with Q Crane Hire.
As a leading UK crawler crane supplier, we’re proud to support lifting projects nationwide and that success starts with our people. From experienced Crane Operators to skilled Service Engineers in the workshop, our team keeps our fleet operating safely, reliably, and to the high standards our customers expect every day.
We’re always looking for qualified, dependable individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of teamwork, safety, and professionalism. Whether you’re supporting major infrastructure jobs, complex heavy lifts, or keeping our equipment in peak condition behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a business that values expertise and rewards a job done properly.
If you’re looking for a growing company that continually invests in its equipment and the people who run and maintain it take a look at our current opportunities and get in touch today.
Crane Engineer
Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping heavy machinery running safely and reliably? Due to continued expansion, Q Crane Hire is looking for a highly motivated Crane Engineer to join our team.
Based primarily in our workshop and yard, you’ll carry out repairs and maintenance across our crane fleet. You’ll also support rigging and de-rigging operations nationwide and deliver operator familiarisation when required.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the challenge of diagnosing and repairing complex hydraulic and mechanical equipment, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Choose Q Crane Hire?
We are a leading UK crane hire specialist with a modern, state-of-the-art fleet. We invest in our people and are rapidly expanding, with a strong focus on development, purpose, and belonging within our family business.
Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay
- Overtime available
- Fully fitted company van and fuel card
- Quality PPE supplied
- Continuous training and development (including manufacturer training – Kobelco & Liebherr)
- Annual medicals
- 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Company pension
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain and repair cranes and associated equipment in the workshop and yard
- Support preventative maintenance programmes across the fleet
- Lead engineer for rigging/de-rigging of hydraulic lattice and telescopic cranes across the UK
- Maintain accurate service and repair records for each asset (faults, repairs, service dates, etc.)
- Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times
- Work away from home as required, with occasional extended hours and weekend work
- Order and chase parts/materials to ensure work is completed efficiently
- Provide technical advice to minimise downtime
- Identify and suggest improvements to how the role operates within the business
- Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by management
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
- Proven experience maintaining, diagnosing and repairing mechanical & hydraulic machinery (crane experience desirable)
- Knowledge of assembly/disassembly of machinery, plant and/or equipment
Skills / Personal Attributes
- Works on own initiative
- Strong team player
- Passionate, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Willingness to learn and develop
Job Type: Full-time
Behaviours (Vision & Values)
We bring our Vision & Values to life by choosing safety—every time. Every item of equipment that leaves our yard is fully compliant and fit for work. We operate as one team, communicate clearly, and make working with us straightforward. Reliable service, delivered with pride, professionalism and passion.
Crawler Crane Operator - All Sizes with Blue Card – CPCS A02 Category
Must have 2 years demonstrable experience and the below is desirable but not essential:
Safety Critical Medical
Lifting Operations
RIGGER/RELIEF OPERATOR
Highly motivated individual to work as a Rigger/ Cover Crane Operator to join our team. Primarily working within the workshop function, you will be tasked with carrying out rigging and de-rigging of the company cranes, deliver operator familiarisation and supporting the business as a cover driver when needs arise.
The role will involve working on our equipment both in the workshop and various locations across the UK. The ideal candidate would ideally have experience of cranes and/or the lifting industry.
Must have a can-do attitude, ability to work well in a team with good communication skills. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and is eager to learn with a willingness to work for a forward-thinking company.