Crane Technician - Kewdale

• Hands on variety: workshop diagnostics and onsite breakdown repairs
• Temp to perm pathway to real long term job security
• Kewdale location - Local and regional travel

About the Role Skillforce Recruitment is seeking an experienced Crane Technician to join our client, a long-standing and highly regarded overhead crane servicing specialist in Kewdale. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for a hands-on technician looking to prove their skills and settle into a stable, long-term role with a business that prides itself on safety, quality and customer loyalty.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair and overhaul overhead cranes, hoists and jib cranes across all makes and models
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults through inspection, testing and diagnostic equipment
• Carry out scheduled maintenance (1, 3, 6 and 12-month servicing) and 24/7 breakdown repairs
• Replace worn or defective components, including wire ropes and lifting gear
• Test equipment post-repair to confirm safe, compliant operation
• Complete accurate technical and maintenance reporting, and order replacement parts as needed
• Perform major compliance inspections in line with AS2550 and WorkSafe standards
• Travel to customer sites across the Perth metro and regional WA as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Western Australian Electrical Licence (essential)
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in crane, hoist or heavy equipment servicing
• High Risk Work Licence
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Certificate
• Work Safely at Heights Certificate
• Forklift Licence
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• WA Class C Driver's Licence
• Must be able to complete a Drug & Alcohol Screen (DAS) and pre-employment medical

Technical Skills

• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair (motors, controls, panels, gearboxes, bearings)
• Wire rope and lifting gear inspection and replacement
• Confident use of diagnostic tools (multimeter, clamp meter, micrometer, calibration equipment)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Strong grasp of lockout/tagout and safe work procedures
• Comfortable working across workshop, warehouse, yard and industrial site environments

Personal Attributes

• Sharp problem-solver with an eye for detail
• Reliable, well-organised and comfortable managing your own workload
• Team player who also works well unsupervised
• Genuine commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Why Apply This is more than a job — it's a foot in the door with a business that's been a trusted name in WA's crane industry for over three decades. Show what you can do, and there's a genuine long-term career on the other side.

If you're a skilled Crane Technician looking for hands-on variety and a real shot at permanency, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and relevant certifications or call Amanda 0405 523 589 for a confidential discussion.