Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor

Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor Step Off the Tools and Share Your ExpertiseSalary Up to £55,000 plus benefitsLocation: West Midlands (with UK travel) Are you an experienced Overhead Crane Engineer, Lead Engineer, Supervisor or Service Delivery Manager looking for a new challenge? This is an excellent opportunity to step away from the tools and use your technical expertise to train, mentor, and develop the next generation of Overhead Crane engineers and operators. We are working with a leading manufacturing provider seeking a skilled professional to join their team as an Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor. In this role, you will deliver internal training for employees as well as external crane operator training for customers operatives.The position is primarily West Midlandsbased, but you will also travel to customer sites across the UK (with occasional overnight stays required). All travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses are fully covered. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong hands-on experience in overhead cranes and lifting equipment who enjoys coaching, problem-solving, and building relationships and who is ready to pass on their knowledge in a rewarding training careerOverhead Crane Engineer / Instructor - The RewardsCompetitive salaryDoor to DoorCompany vehicleMobile PhoneFuel CardExpenses card and schemeCorporate branded workwearCorporate branded overallsHigh-Quality PPE (including industry-leading self-rescue descender harnesses), hard hat, boots etc.Specialist tools providedPension scheme and life and accident insuranceOngoing skills development and certified training, including in house, UK and European training. Crane Operator Training Qualification (if needed)Overhead Crane Engineer / Instructor - RequirementsQualifications and previous experience working on overhead cranes or similar engineering environment. Additional training can be provided to support the rolePrevious training experience or working in a training environment would be advantageousKnowledge and experience in working with external training providers and training bodiesGood knowledge of workplace Health and Safety legislation and practicesExcellent communication and presentation skillsEnthusiastic, organised and self-motivated with excellent time management skillsCommercial acumenMust be willing and able to travel (sometimes stay overnight) throughout the UK on an as-and-when basisFull UK Driving LicenceOverhead Crane Engineer / Instructor - ResponsibilitiesDevelop the company training policies, programs and presentations, alongside company management against a continuous improvement planSupport employee onboarding and induction as applicableDeliver internal technical and specific Health and Safety training to crane technicians and staffDeliver crane operator training to cranes operatives on our customers sitesProvide technical support to techniciansMaintaining and promoting Health & Safety protocols for all participants during training sessionsComplete all necessary documentation accurately and submit it promptlySetting up the training environments for internal and external training sessionsManaging and supporting technical apprentices throughout their learning journeyUpdate and maintain the company training and competency matrixReport on the training performance to company managementAbout Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. For information on how we use your personal information, please refer to detail2recruitment privacy policyJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-06