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Form of workAt 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.
The business area of Port Solutions focuses on lifting equipment and automation solutions within ports harbours and terminals, 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 qualified Port Engineer to carry out the maintenance and repair of this equipment, with all our customers being coastal, being willing to travel UK wide as well as locally is a key requirement for this role (the position can also offer the opportunity to work overseas, but this is not mandatory).
Ideally, we are looking for candidates based in the area of Humberside - Hull, Grimsby, Doncaster, York, Lincoln.
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 PLCs 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 qualified a minimum of a L3 and fully conversant in electrical theories and principles with a basic understanding of mechanics and ideally hydraulics
- Experience of 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 overtime
- 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 global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
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.
