Forklift Engineer - First Military Recruitment : Job Details

AR495 - Forklift EngineerLocation: £28,000 - £35,000Salary: MansfieldOverview: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 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.
• 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
• 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.

Location: £28,000 - £35,000Salary: Mansfield