£33K/yr to £36K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Forklift Engineer

Posted by First Military Recruitment.

LB327 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Slough

Salary: £36,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Field Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

To service and maintain a range of material handling equipment and identify potential repairs/faults to ensure maximum reliability. Carry out PAT and lifting equipment inspections. Ensure all site health & safety and PPE rules are maintained and observed at all times.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Servicing, maintenance, and repair of material handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders, reach trucks.
  • Using market-leading fleet management system to complete parts orders, job sheets and warranty work.
  • Providing a best-in-class customer experience for business customers.
  • Book all planned maintenance with customer.
  • Agree workload with Field Service Team Leader prioritising as below:
  • SG fleet.
  • Chargeable services.
  • Key accounts i.e., national accounts, regional major accounts.
  • Support Patch Engineers.
  • Ensure all chargeable services are completed.
  • Ensure all fleet servicing is completed by the end of the month.
  • Ensure daily telephone contact with Operations Controller to cover specifically:
  • Service completion.
  • Estimate requests.
  • Damage requests.
  • Clearing out WIP.
  • Carry out lifting equipment examinations, as and when required. Liaise with Field Service Team Leader.
  • Carry out PAT testing.
  • Other tasks as directed commensurate with the efficient running of the organisation within the skills and capabilities of the individual and as required from time to time.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience in servicing, repair or maintenance of material handling equipment (MHE), construction plant, agricultural machinery or powered access equipment, or forklift trucks.
  • Knowledge of automotive, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Relevant technical qualification would be advantageous.
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