FORKLIFT TECHNICIAN / FLT ENGINEER - Lowestoft £28k to 40k (DOE)
Normal working Monday - Friday
A Highly renowned, National Truck & forklift appliance building company (over 40 years trading) is looking for Forklift Engineers/Technicians to join their rapidly expanding team to support the increase in sales of new and used forklift trucks. As an experienced Service Engineer you can look forward to full product training, and a promising career with a great team of like-minded Forklift Technicians. Your background may be either an agricultural engineer, a plant engineer or even an LGV/HGV engineer or an automotive engineer (cars). This is an interesting and varied role and offers the opportunity for suitably qualified Service Engineers.
Main Role & Responsibilities:
- Servicing and preventative maintenance of Forklift Truck equipment ensuring unscheduled repairs are minimised
- Breakdowns and performing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault diagnosis carrying out subsequent repairs in a time and cost-effective manner
- Provide the customer and company with clear information regarding equipment, service, repair and carryout Loler inspection status submitting any recommendations as appropriate
- Liaison with the parts department to ensure appropriate stock levels are held on the company vehicle.
- Completion of documentation to company standards
- Adhering to Health & Safety requirements at all time
Personal Specification:
- In-depth mechanical experience including strong diagnosis and repair skills
- A FLT Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Commercial vehicle or Plant Engineering background
- Experience of hydraulics and electrical equipment an advantage, however factory training will be provided as required
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal