Job Description
Job description
At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
The growing Waste to Energy (WtE) market is one of our key industries for future company growth. To support this planned growth, we are looking to recruit a Service Technician to join our Waste to Energy team here in the UK. This role is based in the south of the UK, so a willingness to travel and be able to stay away from home regularly is required.
You'll report to the Operations Manager.
The Role:
As a UK Specialist Technician , you'll support the installation and commissioning to handover of Waste to Energy, SMARTON and Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes. In addition, you offer training and technical support of local branch technicians and assist in the updating of WtE PLC/ Automation and inverter technology with Finland/East Kilbride WtE design team.
Key Responsibilities:
• National support to ICS in the set up and commissioning of new Waste to Energy cranes and Smart
• cranes and compilation and verification of final test and commissioning supporting data
• Monitoring following handover to support customer operations
• Technical support for the local branch Service Technicians
• Training and competence review of the local branch Service Technicians
• Liaise with the WtE customers and other National WtE Specialists
• Liaise with WtE Service Manager regarding the WtE customers nationwide
• Keeping up to date with any key WtE PLC/automation and inverter product changes and GTS
• Lead Tech on any major modification/ modernisation the WtE cranes nationwide
What we require of you:
• Experience and knowledge of overhead cranes
• Electrically qualified – minimum of Level 3
• Prepared to undertake training in UK/Finland
• Willingness to regularly travel throughout the south of the UK.
• Work additional overtime hours when necessary.
• Mechanical understanding / Fabrication skills
• Understanding of process inverters and Siemens Simatic Manager
• Safety conscious
What we offer:
Konecranes Demag is committed to the personal development of all employees and can proudly confirm that these positions include a host of benefits:
• An attractive compensation/benefits package is offered including an excellent base salary.
• Paid travel time
• Generous overtime and double time at weekends
• Call out payment
• Konecranes Technician earns a share of the margin made on sales leads/ Scheme is paid quarterly and requires no additional paperwork
• Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
• A Company van with satellite navigation, corporate clothing and smart phone are provided
• Employee Share Save Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme – 100s of discounts on high street and online purchases including retail, grocery, DIY, and leisure.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• We provide specialised training on high-quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE along with excellent company working practices and industry-leading training programme
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on having a broad portfolio of customers who operate across multiple industries; these include Container Handling, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Rail, Ports, Power, Waste to Energy, Mining and General Manufacturing to name but a few.
If you'd like to learn more about what our colleagues say, please visit
Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.
At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
The growing Waste to Energy (WtE) market is one of our key industries for future company growth. To support this planned growth, we are looking to recruit a Service Technician to join our Waste to Energy team here in the UK. This role is based in the south of the UK, so a willingness to travel and be able to stay away from home regularly is required.
You'll report to the Operations Manager.
The Role:
As a UK Specialist Technician , you'll support the installation and commissioning to handover of Waste to Energy, SMARTON and Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes. In addition, you offer training and technical support of local branch technicians and assist in the updating of WtE PLC/ Automation and inverter technology with Finland/East Kilbride WtE design team.
Key Responsibilities:
• National support to ICS in the set up and commissioning of new Waste to Energy cranes and Smart
• cranes and compilation and verification of final test and commissioning supporting data
• Monitoring following handover to support customer operations
• Technical support for the local branch Service Technicians
• Training and competence review of the local branch Service Technicians
• Liaise with the WtE customers and other National WtE Specialists
• Liaise with WtE Service Manager regarding the WtE customers nationwide
• Keeping up to date with any key WtE PLC/automation and inverter product changes and GTS
• Lead Tech on any major modification/ modernisation the WtE cranes nationwide
What we require of you:
• Experience and knowledge of overhead cranes
• Electrically qualified – minimum of Level 3
• Prepared to undertake training in UK/Finland
• Willingness to regularly travel throughout the south of the UK.
• Work additional overtime hours when necessary.
• Mechanical understanding / Fabrication skills
• Understanding of process inverters and Siemens Simatic Manager
• Safety conscious
What we offer:
Konecranes Demag is committed to the personal development of all employees and can proudly confirm that these positions include a host of benefits:
• An attractive compensation/benefits package is offered including an excellent base salary.
• Paid travel time
• Generous overtime and double time at weekends
• Call out payment
• Konecranes Technician earns a share of the margin made on sales leads/ Scheme is paid quarterly and requires no additional paperwork
• Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
• A Company van with satellite navigation, corporate clothing and smart phone are provided
• Employee Share Save Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme – 100s of discounts on high street and online purchases including retail, grocery, DIY, and leisure.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• We provide specialised training on high-quality products, provision of all equipment and PPE along with excellent company working practices and industry-leading training programme
Why Join Us?
We pride ourselves on having a broad portfolio of customers who operate across multiple industries; these include Container Handling, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Rail, Ports, Power, Waste to Energy, Mining and General Manufacturing to name but a few.
If you'd like to learn more about what our colleagues say, please visit
Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The UK Specialist Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Birmingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
