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About Crown Lift Trucks Ltd
Since its entry into the material handling industry in the 1960s, Crown Equipment Corporation has earned a reputation for exceptional product design, engineering, and manufacturing of its award-winning line of electric lift trucks. From our smallest pallet truck to our highest lifting VNA truck, our goal is to always provide the user with the safest, most efficient, and ergonomic forklift truck possible. Crown supports customers with a wide selection of electric forklift trucks ranging from pallet trucks to very narrow-aisle VNA trucks.
Our Brand Promise
“Crown designs, manufactures, distributes, services, and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value.”
Quality and performance are the foundation of Crown’s success. Our company culture emphasizes teamwork and quality in every forklift truck we produce. Crown’s headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and network of branches offer diverse and challenging careers across various professional and vocational roles.
Job Description
1. Carry out service and repairs on customer sites safely, professionally, and cost-effectively, maintaining documentation per Health and Safety and Quality procedures.
2. Work according to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at client premises.
3. Monitor van stock levels for daily maintenance needs.
4. Conduct inspections and monitor safety of repaired and maintained trucks.
5. Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets, and parts paperwork within required timescales.
6. Manage equipment and tooling, ensuring safety and functionality.
7. Work within strict schedules and deadlines.
Candidate Requirements
Knowledge of at least one of the following areas is required, with willingness to undertake additional training:
* Mechanical engineering
* Electrical engineering
* Hydraulics
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills, high standards, and ability to meet deadlines.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Proficient in fault finding and repair
* GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths
* Experience with Health & Safety in workshop practices
* Commitment to personal and professional development
* Organizational skills, resourcefulness, and solution-oriented mindset
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize
* Independent and team working skills
* Clear oral and written communication
* Negotiation and consultation skills
* Flexibility and resilience under pressure
* Positive attitude and motivation
Desirable Skills
* Experience in forklift truck service environment (not essential)
* Engineering qualification
Vacancy Details
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30 with 30 mins lunch
Company Vehicle: Van and fuel card provided, private use allowed (tax regulations apply)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
Pension: Company pension plan
Additional Benefits
* Door-to-door payment
* Discount scheme with major UK brands
* Employee assistance programme
Contact Details
Apply via our website or contact:
Katy Burrows
Rutherford Road
Basingstoke RG24 8PD
www.crown.com
Email: uk.recruitment@crown.com
Phone: 01256 300211
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