About Crown Lift Trucks Ltd
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award‑winning product design, advanced engineering & technology, as well as superior after‑sales service. For 80 years, Crown’s business philosophy has utilised vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture, and distribute forward‑thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts, batteries and chargers as well as automation solutions, fleet‑management technologies and warehouse‑solution products and design services.
Job Description
* Carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in a safe, professional and cost‑effective manner, maintaining documentation of all work in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.
* Work to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at client premises; occasionally work off‑site as required.
* Ensure site stock is monitored / counted and sufficient for day‑to‑day maintenance of the fleet.
* Carry out inspections and monitor the safety of the repaired and maintained trucks.
* Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisition and parts paperwork within required timescales.
* Take responsibility for all equipment and tooling (including van/laptop/printer etc.) and ensure they are in safe condition for the type of work undertaken.
* Adhere to strict planned schedules and deadlines.
Required Knowledge
* Mechanical engineering
* Electrical engineering
* Hydraulics
You will have the ability to work independently and in a team, maintain good communication, work to high standards and meet timescales as required.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
* Must hold full UK Driving Licence.
* Proficient in fault‑finding and repair.
* Educated with at least a grade C in English and maths at GCSE.
* Experience of Health & Safety requirements when working in a workshop practice.
* Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
* Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and solution‑driven.
* High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to multi‑task, prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to work independently or in a team.
* Clear communication skills – oral and written.
* Consultation and negotiation skills.
* Flexibility to cope with diverse needs of the post.
* Highly motivated and resilient under pressure.
* Positive, personable and optimistic with a “can‑do” attitude.
Desirable Skills
* Recent and relevant experience of working in the forklift truck service environment.
* Engineering qualification.
Vacancy Details
Hours Of Work
Monday – Friday. Shift pattern to be discussed at interview.
Company Vehicle
A company van and fuel card are provided with the option for private use (subject to tax regulations).
Holidays
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Salary
Competitive.
Pension
Company pension plan.
Benefits
* Support with tooling.
* Excellent discount scheme with access to best perks from some of the biggest UK brands.
* Tell Us Health.
Contact Information
Karen Callander
Rutherford Road
Basingstoke
RG24 8PD
www.crown.com
If you have any further queries regarding this job, please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team at Crown Lift Trucks Ltd on 01256 300211 or via uk.recruitment@crown.com
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