The Kompan aftersales department provide on-site inspections, repairs, full refurbishments, and maintenance on any manufacturers’ equipment, even those who have ceased trading. We are looking to recruit a playground Inspection & Maintenance Engineer with experience of playgrounds maintenance and repair. We offer the opportunity to join a well-established, growing UK organization, focusing on delivering on‑going play inspection and maintenance to our ever‑growing existing client base.
Key Responsibilities
* Completion of operational inspections and risk assessments as specified in BS EN1176 using the Play Inspection Company APP or other software the company may choose to use.
* Ensure such inspections provide all necessary information for repair quotations to be produced accurately including measurements, quantities, manufacturer details and photographs.
* Ensure that inspections are always undertaken in the most efficient manner possible taking into consideration local conditions such as weather, traffic and local events / holidays.
* Contact customers as and when required to advise your intended inspection date / time.
* Maintain effective communication with the office.
* Identify opportunities for larger repair and refurbishment works.
* Carry out basic corrective repairs when required, providing you have appropriate tools and equipment available in your vehicle or obtainable nearby.
* Carry out repairs to an exceptional standard as per the job spec provided to you.
* Ensure any vehicle stock is replenished as required by requesting replacement items based on usage to avoid out of stock situations.
* Provide a stock take of vehicle stock as and when requested.
* Manage stock of our northern storage facility and stock updates as and when requested.
* Contribute ideas and suggestions for improving the efficiency of your role.
* Provide support / training where required to other members of staff.
* Maintain all tools / equipment / PPE in good condition and request replacement items or repairs as required.
* Wear company branded workwear at all times (branded workwear will be provided).
* Clearly display ID badge.
* Comply in full with the companies code of conduct at all times.
* Maintain your vehicle in line with the company car policies.
* Undertake additional training where required.
* Always act safely and wear all appropriate PPE for the task set (PPE will be provided).
Experience
* Experience of working within a construction, maintenance or service engineers’ environment with good customer service and communication skills.
* A problem solver with practical skills including experience of woodworking, surface repair, painting and mechanical repairs.
* Ability to work on own initiative to a high level of accuracy and to meet deadlines.
* A self‑motivated individual who continually keeps abreast of industry and safety requirement changes.
* Basic IT skills – Use of Microsoft Office products.
* Ability to travel daily, so a full clean driving licence is required.
* RPII Operational inspection Qualification (the company will consider training for the right candidate).
* Due to the nature of our business an Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Personal Skills
* A team player with strong organisational skills, able to collaborate well with others.
* Able to work autonomously, proactively managing personal workload.
* A natural multi‑tasker, able to track and manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Strong written & verbal communication skills.
* Trustworthy and takes responsibility for managing deadlines, planning tasks for self, seeking input from others, checking details and raising anomalies.
* Structured and accurate, especially with data input skills, excellent attention to detail is vital.
* Able to learn quickly ‘on the job’ to comprehend and adjust to new and updated information.
* A positive ‘can‑do’ problem‑solving attitude.
* A professional commitment to excellent customer service.
KOMPAN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.
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