Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Salary: Dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent – 40 hrs per week – Mon/Fri
Working with the Service Manager and liaising with the Service Controllers to service and repair forklift trucks at customers' sites.
Acclaim Handling is a successful and growing independent Forklift Distributor in the UK. Our business is focused around the hire, sale, and maintenance of Forklift Trucks and other Mechanical Handling Equipment.
A position has arisen at our Norwich depot for a Field Service Engineer working 40 hours per week.
Position Description:
Onsite Customer Forklift Truck Repairs
* Repair of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
* Repairing hydraulic valves and rams.
* Repairing final drive and gearbox components.
* Repairing engines and components.
* Inspecting and providing quotes to customers regarding repairs, in close liaison with the Service Manager.
* To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
Onsite Customer Forklift Truck Servicing
* Responsible for servicing LPG, diesel, and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, with a view to preventative maintenance.
* Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional and conforms to current legislation.
* To carry out Thorough Examinations pending qualifications.
* To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
Onsite Customer Overhaul of Forklift Trucks
* Responsible for completing a partial or full strip-down of LPG, diesel, or electric forklift trucks.
Onsite Customer Battery Maintenance
* Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers.
* Complete a battery survey and report on it as required.
* Responsible for time entry, job reporting, part number identification, and parts requests using a tablet.
* Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary.
* Any other reasonable duties related to this role.
Position Requirements:
* Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods/plant machinery/automotive.
* Holds a valid UK driving licence.
* Hold a valid permit to work in the UK.
* Able to work unsupervised as required.
Education & Qualifications:
* City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification (Essential).
* Thorough Examination Qualifications (Desirable).
What we are offering:
* Competitive Salary Package subject to skills, experience, and qualifications.
* Contributory Pension Scheme.
* 23 days holiday excluding bank holidays (rising to 24 and 25 in 2nd and 3rd year of service).
* Death in Service 3 x basic salary.
* Great and friendly working environment.
* Opportunity to work in a progressive thinking and growing company.
* 40hr week (Monday-Friday) with regular overtime available.
* Company Vehicle.
* Company Uniform.
* Company PDA, laptop, and phone.
* Full Product Training.
* Technical Support.
* Quick quote and lead incentives.
* Engineer referral scheme worth up to £1000.
* Apprentice mentor scheme worth up to £4600.
We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunities at Acclaim Handling. We take pride in the fact that we operate in an ethical manner. You can rest assured that you’re supporting a company that respects its employees and customers equally.
Contact us on: HR@acclaimhandling.com to learn more about the job role, or to send over your CV! Job ref. Engineer Norwich
Applications by email only, strictly no agencies.
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