Forklift Engineer
  • England,North West,Cumbria
  • full-time
  • £33,000 - £36,000 per annum
Job Description:
LB314 - Forklift Engineer

Location: Penrith

Salary: £33,000 - £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.
Job number 1680160
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Company Details:
First Military Recruitment
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