Service Engineer Electrical

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. 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.

Here at Konecranes we have 3 business areas, one of which is Port Solutions, focusing on lifting equipment and automation solutions within a port environment, equipment includes, cranes straddle carriers and lift trucks to name but a few. To continue to support our customer’s needs we are recruiting an Electrically skilled Port Engineer to carry out the maintenance and repair of this equipment, with all of our customers being coastal, being willing to travel is a key requirement for this role as well as being electrically-biased. This role can also offer the opportunity to work overseas, but this is not expected.

You will report to the Operations Manager

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Electrical installation, commissioning, inspection, and testing including service and repair of Port Solution products, such as harbour cranes and straddle carriers
• Trouble- shooting equipment malfunctions, primarily in Electrical equipment, Drive technologies and PLC’s 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:

• Electrically skilled with a basic understanding of mechanics and ideally hydraulics
• Proven track record performing electrical commissioning and repairs to machinery, PLC’s and drives
• Experience of Siemens S7 essential. Use of FBD preferred.
• Good attention to detail.
• Be organised and self-motivated person.
• Computer proficient including basic networking and component diagnostics.
• Familiar with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).and LOLER
• UK driver’s licence
• Ability to work at height
• Able to spend periods of time away from home

What we offer:

• A great base salary
• Paid travel time
• Paid over time
• A company vehicle, corporate clothing, core tooling and mobile telephone are provided.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee Shares Save Scheme
• Retail, gym leisure and travel discounts
• Specialised training on high quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE along with excellent company working practices and industry leading training programme
• Contributory pension, life assurance, income protection insurance

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. 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.