Mechanic (Mobile Cranes)

Join the UK's leading lifting solutions provider

Are you a skilled engineer who takes pride in keeping critical equipment running safely and efficiently? Looking for a role where your expertise genuinely matters?

We're looking for a Crane Engineer to join our high-performing team in Brentwood, East London. This is a hands on, fast paced role where no two days are the same-and where your work directly supports major projects across the UK.

We're not just another crane company. We are the UK market leader in lifting solutions, operating from over 30 locations nationwide.

Safety isn't a policy here-it's our culture. Always Make the Safe Choice drives every decision we make, from depot floor to project delivery.

When you join us, you're joining a team that values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement.

As a key part of our engineering team, you'll play a vital role in keeping our fleet operating at the highest standard.

You'll be responsible for:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing cranes to ensure safety, reliability and performance
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Supporting breakdown response to minimise downtime and keep operations moving
• Maintaining accurate service records and providing technical insight
• Working closely with operations teams to plan maintenance and repairs effectively
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and engineering standards

You're someone who:

• Has solid experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant (mobile crane experience is ideal)
• Can confidently diagnose faults across multiple systems
• Takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges
• Works well as part of a team but is equally confident working independently
• Holds high standards when it comes to safety and quality

We recognise the value of skilled engineers and offer a strong package to match:

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
• Fully equipped company van
• Tool loan scheme
• High-quality PPE (to Ainscough safety standards)
• Ongoing training & development, including manufacturer training (e.g. Liebherr)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays, with enhanced entitlement over time
• Annual medicals
• Company pension & life assurance
• Access to our "Ainscough Advantage" benefits platform
• Paid volunteering day

We're looking for people who live our values:

• Make the Safe Choice
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Openness to new ideas
• Ease of doing business with
• Passion for what we do

If you're ready to be part of a team that sets the standard for safety and engineering excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help keep the UK lifting safely.

Ainscough Crane Hire is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.