Crane Service Technician
Job Purpose
To perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, repairs, retrofits, installations, and commissioning of cranes and hoists across multiple customer sites. This role ensures all lifting equipment meets statutory and safety standards, maintaining optimal performance and compliance at all times.
All legally required functions will be executed by a qualified Electrician and ECSA-accredited Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) in accordance with applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on cranes and hoists at customer locations.
Perform detailed post-repair audits to verify safety compliance and operational reliability.
Identify deficiencies, tag equipment accordingly, and document corrective recommendations.
Provide customers with accurate service reports, safety notifications, and improvement proposals.
Consult with clients on technical and safety issues, offering professional recommendations for system optimisation.
Execute and document all maintenance activities using the company's digital systems (e.g., SLIM).
Generate and report sales leads observed during service visits to the service office.
Maintain all company-issued tools, vehicles, and PPE in safe working order.
Collaborate with planners, service offices, and internal teams for scheduling and job coordination.
Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, site regulations, and company safety procedures.
Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses promptly and accurately.
Participate in health, safety, and quality initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
Perform additional tasks aligned with operational and business objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 5 years of field service experience within crane maintenance or heavy industrial lifting equipment environments.
Proven working technical knowledge of cranes and related lifting systems.
Comprehensive understanding of SHEQ practices and legislation.
Excellent computer literacy, including full Microsoft Office proficiency.
Valid Drivers Licence and willingness to travel.
Physically fit for working at heights and complying with harness and PPE safety standards.
Heat Stress test and W@H certification required before employment.
Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, please take it as a decline.
Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.
We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.
We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:
- FMGC
- Finance, Banking and Insurance
- Manufacturing and Processing
- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction
- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications
- Waste Management and Sanitation Services
- Renewable and Alternative Energy
- Retail and Commercial Property
- Agriculture and Production
- Government and Public Services
- Call Centre and Customer Support Services
Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.
This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.
We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.
Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.
We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.
