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Company DescriptionAt 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 DescriptionWe are recruiting a Crane Service Technician to be based in the Southeast area of the UK (Kent, Essex, East Sussex, London).We offer an OTE of £55K-65K , including your basic salary, paid travel time, and paid overtime.This role reports to the Operations Manager.The Service Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of our customers' lifting equipment, primarily overhead gantry cranes. The work is varied, and two days are rarely the same.Main responsibilities include:Performing preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.Consulting with customers on repair and safety issues.Completing documentation via mobile device.We offer:A competitive base salary.Paid travel time from home and returning home after the last job of the day.Generous overtime pay, including double time at weekends.Call-out payment.33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.Contributory pension, life assurance, and income protection insurance.A company van with satnav, corporate clothing, and a smartphone.Employee Share Save Scheme.Discounts on retail, grocery, DIY, and leisure.Employee Assistance Programme.Buy/Sell Holidays.Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.QualificationsIdeal candidate:Apprentice-trained (or equivalent), in electrical or mechanical fields.Experience with overhead cranes and hoists is advantageous but maintaining, repairing, and servicing equipment in an industrial environment is essential.Available to work Monday to Friday, 39 hours/week, with overtime earning double time on weekends.Good command of English.Personable with regular customer contact.Health & Safety awareness.Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.Willing to work extra hours for paid overtime.Hold a current driving license.Willing to participate in on-call rota with enhanced pay.Additional InformationWhat makes us special:Gold rating from EcoVadis for four consecutive years, placing us in the top 1% of general-purpose machinery companies globally.RoSPA Gold Medal Award for safety performance for six consecutive years.Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.Specialised training on high-quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE, and industry-leading training programs.Why join us?We serve a diverse portfolio of customers across industries such as Container Handling, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Rail, Ports, Power, Waste to Energy, Mining, and Manufacturing."Konecranes moves what matters". We are a global leader in material handling solutions, committed to safety, productivity, and sustainability. With over 16,000 professionals across more than 50 countries, we are trusted to lift, handle, and move what the world needs.Konecranes is committed to fair treatment of all employees and applicants in a discrimination-free environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr