Crane Maintenance Technician

​The Rewards and Benefits on offer: A full-time and permanent role from Day one!A highly competitive basic salary!A day shift role! The opportunity to work with an industry-leading employerCompany pension scheme Free on-site parking Life insurancePrivate medical insuranceCycle to Work Scheme Company bonus structure Mtrec’s new client opportunity:MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our long-standing, prestigious engineering client based in Gateshead. The business is looking to recruit a dedicated and talented Crane Maintenance Technician to join their growing team and play a critical role in the maintenance of business-critical lifting equipment. Apply now for an immediate response!The job you will do:To undertake planned and reactive repairs on cranes and lifting equipment on site To undertake planned inspections and testsTo undertake all required routine maintenance activitiesTo be in control of maintenance schedules and outstanding workTo provide feedback and make improvements to maintenance schedules and routinesTo ensure all records relating to crane and lifting equipment maintenance are kept up to date and are in compliance with current legislation.Communicate all relevant and necessary information to the management and or maintenance shift engineers and / or technicians on shiftDevelop working relationships with production personnel to enable access to equipmentWork with contractors as necessary to ensure work is completed to required standard, at best value and in line with business and production needs Where required, ensure handover of work to other partiesEnsure understanding of all situations when tasks are presentedRegularly check CMMS for outstanding tasksSign off or report on CMMS progress of outstanding tasks and raise as necessary tasks. Print P.M. schedules for technicians and ensure clear understanding of the task requirementsEnsure stores records are updated whilst on shiftControl and manage the safe operation of each taskLead by example in all aspects of the jobTo train and develop other individuals in line with business requirementsAbout you: Be time served and educated to minimum standard of ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent in Maintenance / Manufacturing / Mechanical engineering / Electrical engineering. Have capacity to work under pressure and have strong oral and written communication skills, as the role requires the ability to communicate with management, staff, subcontractors and clients at all levels.  Have capacity to manage time and information effectively, ability to prioritise tasks in line with business strategy. Be self-driven, will be able to work unsupervised, high level of motivation and enthusiasm to deliver at the highest levelPossess a high level of computer skills and competency in basic MS Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.Be comfortable in working at height.Be prepared to work overtime (including weekends) as required by business needs