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Overhead Crane Specialist - Nationwide

Salary £40000-£45000 DOE
Hours Monday – Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-2 + overtime
Competitive Salary + on-call bonus + night out payment + overtime + top of the range vehicle + mobile phone.

We are currently working with one of the UK’s leading independent overhead crane manufacturer and service provider. Employing over 60 service engineers from their sites nationwide, they provide technical services to some of the world’s largest companies in aerospace, steel manufacturing and critical infrastructure sites such as power and water.  

 
Due to the continued growth of their already established, service and repair customer base, they are seeking Crane Specialists to operate from their Midlands branch to perform inspections, repairs, maintenance, and modernisation of all types of overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment. 

 

You will have extensive knowledge and experience of overhead cranes and hoist units.  You will work as part of a team in a friendly working environment. Your role will involve reasonable travel throughout the local area and the UK. 

 
Essential Requirements 

  • A background in electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical engineering. 

  • A current UK driving licence. 

  • Minimum 5-6 years of working with a variety of overhead cranes. 

  • Good interpersonal skills for customer relations. 

  • The ability to work at heights responsibly with a positive attitude towards health and safety. 

  • Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to overcome technical challenges. 

  • Willingness to work overtime and weekends as per business requirements. 

  • You must be physically fit and able to work at heights. 

  • Good English speaking and writing skills. 

 

Preferential Requirements 

  • Ability to investigate and repair a variety of overhead crane and hoist components in varying customer locations. 

  • Electrical experience of 3 phase 415vac motors, squirrel cage and wound rotor, contactor control circuits, 110/48-volt relay and contactor circuits, stop and reset circuits, and some frequency speed/inverter control device experience. 

  • Mechanical experience of medium to large drive couplings, brakes, and reduction gearboxes. 

  • Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills. 

  • Experience with overhead crane maintenance and inspection routines preferred. 

  • Experience with industrial radio control systems. 

  • Knowledge / Experience of vacuum lifting equipment, manipulators, electro magnets or other material handling equipment. 

  • C1 Driving licence beneficial. 

 

The candidates for this role will receive: 

  • Modern Company Van, good specification, automatic with built-in hands-free and navigation 

  • Mobile Phone 

  • Fuel Card 

  • Expenses card and scheme 

  • Corporate Branded Workwear 

  • Corporate Branded Overalls 

  • High-Quality PPE (Including industry-leading self-rescue descender harnesses), hard hat, boots, etc. 

  • Specialist Tools Provided 

  • Ongoing skills development and certified training, including in house, UK, and European training. They have a proven track record for career development opportunities. 

 
The basic working week comprises of 40 hours with regular premium rate overtime available. The overtime rate is paid on travel and can be booked home to home in most cases. Additional bonus payments for aggressive environments and specialist sites. 

 

You will be required to form part of an emergency call out rota for which standby bonus is provided and then if called out the hours are paid at double time. Please note, there is an expectation that all engineers will cover call-out on a rotational basis. 

 
Company contributing pension scheme and life and accident insurance is also provided. 

Holiday entitlement begins with 28 days paid annual leave; this entitlement increases with the length of service. 

Personal use of the company vehicle and reasonable personal use of the company phone is permitted. 

 

Sirius Recruitment are acting as a recruitment business in the recruitment of the Crane Specialists. 

Field Service Engineer - Nationwide

Salary £37,500 - £43,000 DOE
Hours Mon - Thurs 8-5 Fri 8-2 + On Call Rota
Permanent Position, Company Vehicle, Bonuses

Permanent Positions - Field Service Engineers 
Competitive Salary + on-call bonus + night out payment + overtime + top of the range vehicle + mobile phone. 
Monday – Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-2 + overtime + Weekend availability required. 
 
We are currently working with an established mechanical handling company based in the West Midlands. Due to significant growth, they now require 2 Field Service Engineers. 
Reporting directly to the Service Director, the Field Service Engineer’s responsibilities will include: 

  • Servicing, repairing, or installing overhead cranes and jibs, mainly in industrial factories. 

The ideal candidate for the Field Service Engineer will: 

  • Have 5 years or more experience within a similar industry. 
  • Hold a full valid UK driving licence. 
  • Have great fault-finding skills. 
  • Have a great working attitude. 
  • Be very customer focussed. 
  • Have a good mechanical/electrical background. 
  • Be expected to work on an on-call rota. 

In return the Field Service Engineer can expect to work a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, receive a competitive salary dependant on experience.  As the company work 24/7 there will be an on-call rota, where bonus payments are paid for being on standby as well as call out payments paid at 4hours x double time, a top of the range Ford Transit Custom van, occasional nights out will be required, where accommodation and breakfast are paid for with a £45 combined payment for lunch and dinner. Bonus payments are also paid for working at specific sites, which may be particularly smelly or dirty.  
You will be given a weeks’ induction at Head Office in the West Midlands, then progress to shadowing other established engineers before working solo. 
The locations we are recruiting for are with a reasonable distance to: 
Glasgow, Edinburgh 
Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Carlisle 
Hereford or Ross on Wye 
 
These roles are permanent positions, subject to 6-month probationary period. 
 
If you have the relevant skills/experience for the Field Service Engineer role, then please send your CV in the first instance. 
 
Sirius Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in the recruitment of the Field Service Engineer position.

Laser & Press Brake Setter/Operator - Essex

Salary £32,000 - £35,000
Hours Permanent Late Shift – 1-10 (Mon to Thurs), 1-5 Fridays
Permanent Position Competitive Salary DOE Flexible Holiday Entitlement Free onsite parking

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Tooling Engineer - Redditch

Salary Competitive DOE
Hours 39 hours between 6am-5pm
Permanent Position, Straight Day Shift, Free Parking

Are you a skilled Tooling Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Do you want to work in a company that values your expertise and offers room to develop? If you have at least five years of experience working in a press toolmaker role and have worked with power and hand presses, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your Role

As a Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving tooling used in springs & pressings production. You’ll work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure smooth operations, troubleshoot issues, and enhance efficiency. Your skills will be essential in delivering high-quality results and keeping production running at its best.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Manufacturing and maintaining press tools, jigs, and fixtures to support production.
  • Utilising traditional toolroom equipment and operating Wire Erosion/EDM machines.
  • Programming and operating EDM machinery using CAD programs to ensure precision.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment within the toolroom, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Why Join Us?

? Competitive Pay – £30,000 per year.
? Flexible Working – Start your day between 6am & 8am within a 39-hour week.
? Career Development – Ongoing training and opportunities to grow within the company.
? Great Work Environment – Be part of a professional and supportive team where your contributions make a real impact.

What You Bring

?? At least five years of experience in a tooling role within a #pressings environment.
?? Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
?? Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
?? A detail-oriented mindset and commitment to high-quality work.
?? Experience with Wire Erosion/EDM machines and CAD programming.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference and continue developing your skills, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

Our approach

Sirius Recruitment Services supports businesses throughout the UK, supplying quality candidates, who have been thoroughly screened, and interviewed, ensuring that candidates and clients are kept informed throughout the recruitment process.

We specialise in, but aren't limited to, recruiting in the manufacturing, engineering, and industrial sectors. Whether it’s a shop floor operative, or a Managing Director, we can help.

With almost 20 years’ recruitment experience, our Senior Recruitment Specialists are well-versed in all aspects of engineering and manufacturing recruitment, ensuring that both job and candidate are a perfect match.

“Integrating with our partners to provide a seamless solution for all your recruitment needs”

Who we are

Sirius Recruitment Services is a recruitment company created to focus on the manufacturing industry.

Established to support the growing UK manufacturing industry, and our existing customer base. Sirius Recruitment Services is focused on providing a recruitment service that enables our clients to focus on building their business, whilst we focus on building their teams.

As part of Sirius A Corporation, Sirius Recruitment Services has a nationwide recruitment footprint supporting all 6 manufacturing facilities across the UK, supplying experienced staff in the Rail, Automotive and Aerospace industries.

Sirius Recruitment Services
“Working together to achieve extraordinary things”

Contact

Sirius Recruitment Services Ltd
Woolaston Road
Park Farm
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7SG

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