Lifting Equipment Inspector / Crane Technician
Superior Cranes & Services is a well-established and reputable crane company seeking an experienced Lifting Equipment Inspector / Crane Technician to join our team.
The successful candidate must be reliable, hardworking, and willing to travel to client sites across South Africa. This role requires flexibility, as emergency call-outs and breakdowns may occur outside of normal working hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of lifting equipment and cranes.
- Conduct statutory inspections and load testing of lifting equipment.
- Inspect and maintain:
- Overhead Cranes
- Gantry Cranes
- Jib Cranes
- Mobile Cranes
- Manual Chain Blocks
- Lever Hoists
- Electric Chain Hoists
- Wire Rope Hoists
- Crane Controllers
- Chain Slings
- Steel Wire Rope Slings
- Shackles and other lifting tackle
- Attend emergency crane breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repairs.
- Complete inspection reports and certification accurately.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable safety standards and regulations.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with cranes and lifting equipment is essential.
- Knowledge of lifting tackle inspections.
- Experience with crane servicing, maintenance, inspections, and load testing.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home when required.
- Must be available for after-hours call-outs and emergency breakdowns.
- Comfortable working at heights.
- Physically fit and able to work in industrial and mining environments.
- Valid driver's licence (preferred).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
If you have experience in the lifting equipment industry and are looking to join a respected company with a strong reputation, we'd like to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
