About the Role

Lifting Equipment and Maintenance Engineer
Full-Time, Permanent
England with travel to all OFTO sites

About James Fisher Renewables
James Fisher Renewables provides comprehensive and trusted solutions to offshore wind and renewables market. This, among other services, include high voltage engineering solutions, from conceptual design, through to installation and operations and maintenance as well as blade services. The company has an extensive experience through working at over 60 wind farms - onshore and offshore - in the UK, Europe, APAC and United States.

The Role
Weare looking for a Lifting Equipment and Maintenance Engineer to join us and ensure the safe and efficient operation of all lifting equipment used in our onshore substations and offshore platforms. You will perform statutory inspections, maintenance and certification of all lifting equipment ,access equipment and lifting machines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. You will also support the planning and execution of lifting equipment repairs and maintenance, ensuring parts and spares are resourced from suppliers.

We are looking for excellent problem-solving skills, technical ability and experience of testing, inspection, repairing and operating multiple crane and lifting systems.

This role will be classed as home based with travel to all of our OFTO sites - onshore and offshore

In return, we offer competitive package and opportunities to grow and develop within the Group. We are half way through a transformation journey and there is no better time to join us.

Role Accountabilities

• Support planning for future works across all OFTO Sites.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify crane-related hazards.
• Inspect cranes and lifting equipment regularly per LOLER Regulations.
• Ensure that companies, products, or services comply with the relevant LOLER regulations or standards.
• Recommend or enforce corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for crane and lifting equipment reliability.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical issues in cranes and lifting systems to minimise downtime.
• Recommend and implement system upgrades for improved safety and efficiency.
• Manage crane installation and upgrade projects.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure all crane operations meet industry and legal standards.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, highlighting issues or concerns.

• LEEA qualification
• Strong knowledge of lifting equipment, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Experience in crane maintenance and repair
• Offshore working experiencewill be beneficial
• Clean full UK driving licence

• Appointed Person for Lifting Operations
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Inspection of PPE
• Hydraulic Systems
• Electrical Qualification
• NVQ, HND, HNC, City & Guilds
• Latchways Inspection
• Hoist Repairs

JFR - Part of James Fisher and Sons
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.

• Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

If we captured your interest, please submit your full application form, including your most up-to-date CV and also the required certificates/qualifications.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here:We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more informationClick here