Repairing Material Handling Equipment
Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components
Repairing hydraulic valves and rams
Repairing final drive and gearbox components
Repairing engines and components
Servicing Material Handling Equipment
Responsible for servicing gas, diesel and electric powered Material Handling Equipment.
Using a check sheet, checking that the brakes are fully functional, and that the lifting equipment and steering are in correct working order
Changing the oil and filters as necessary
Thorough Examinations pending qualifications
Carry out Preventative Maintenance, such as lubricating steering and lifting equipment.
Overhaul of Material Handling Equipment
Responsible for completing a partial strip-down of gas, diesel, or electric Material Handling Equipment.
Responsible for preparing, steam cleaning or painting the chassis of Material Handling Equipment.
Responsible for bolting / welding on ancillaries to the chassis.
Battery Maintenance
Check voltages and gravities of forklift trucks, using meters and hydrometers.
New and Used Equipment Preparation
Responsible for the preparation of gas, diesel and electric Material Handling Equipment by performing pre-delivery inspections (PDI’s), using a check-sheet from the manufacturer to check the specifications to meet the customer’s requirements, along with overseeing the despatch and receipt of Material Handling Equipment in and out of the Depot
Engineer Paperwork
Responsible for completion of weekly timesheet
Completing job sheets on a daily basis to record progress on repairs, parts used or required, etc
Liaising with the Service Controller as necessary and advising of any changes
Any other reasonable duties related to this role