Tower Crane Electrician

Job summary

Are you an experienced Tower Crane Electrician looking for a fresh challenge? Or an Erection Supervisor ready to step into a more senior, technically varied role? A leading lifting and crane solutions provider is looking for a skilled Tower Crane Electrician / Erection Supervisor to join their growing engineering team. This is a key role for someone who takes pride in high technical standards, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to work with a modern fleet across major UK projects. The Role You’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, inspection, servicing and fault-finding of tower cranes across a wide range of sites. Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll support crane erectors, operators and site management to ensure safe, reliable and efficient crane performance. Key Responsibilities Electrical installation and commissioning during crane erection, climbing and dismantling. Advanced electrical diagnostics and systematic fault-finding. Planned maintenance and statutory inspections. Completing digital service records and updating job management systems. Liaising professionally with site teams, clients and internal engineering teams. Ensuring safe working practices and adherence to lifting procedures. Representing the business professionally on sites across the UK. Opportunities for Progression For candidates with strong experience, there is scope to take on additional responsibility — including leading service and maintenance activities, scheduling preventative maintenance and coordinating labour and equipment. What We’re Looking For Essential: ECS Level 3 NVQ Gold Card (Electrical). NVQ Level 3 Plant Installation – Tower Cranes. Strong tower crane electrical experience. Confident in fault-finding and troubleshooting. Good IT literacy (Microsoft 365, tablets, digital job systems). Full UK driving licence. Willingness to work regular weekends. Desirable: Potain/Manitowoc technical or diagnostic training. Experience with anti-collision systems (SMIE/AMCS) and load-monitoring systems. What’s on Offer Permanent full-time role (approx. 50 hours per week, Mon–Fri). Salary reflective of skills and experience. Company van, fuel card and smartphone. PPE, tools and diagnostic equipment provided. Manufacturer training and ongoing technical development. CPD and professional progression opportunities. Life assurance (4x salary) and critical illness cover. Private healthcare after probation.