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, and 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, chargers, automation solutions, fleet‑management technologies and warehouse solutions.
Job Description
A forklift truck service engineer has a real responsibility, working on their own initiative to diagnose and solve problems. You are the one the customer relies upon to get his business up to speed. Good engineers are in high demand and this will only increase over the years to come.
As a workshop engineer you will service and repair forklifts. You will be trained in all aspects of service engineering within the industry including gaining hands‑on experience with hydraulics, LPG and electric systems – putting your skills to the test daily to find the problem and fix it.
* Learn how to install, repair and carry out planned maintenance of customer forklift trucks to Crown specifications; undertake an appropriate engineering apprenticeship.
* Shadow a colleague, and develop an understanding of workshop procedures through on‑job training.
* Attend manufacturer training and other training courses as appropriate.
* Learn Crown administrative procedures and how to complete worksheets, timesheets, etc.
* Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean whilst in the workshop.
* Ensure security and correct use and issue of all tools and spares issued.
* Understand and adhere to all Crown Company, legislative and Health & Safety procedures.
* Under close supervision, ensure all work undertaken meets industry and Crown work standards.
* Build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers.
* Undertake other duties which Crown may from time to time reasonably request.
Person Specification
Essential Skills
* Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
* Keen interest in engineering.
* Friendly and able to build relationships with colleagues and customers.
* A*–C grades or equivalent in Maths and English as a minimum.
* I.T. literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent software.
* Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
* Highly motivated.
* Good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills and ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to work with efficiency, accuracy and meet deadlines.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work under own initiative.
* High level of flexibility and dependability.
* Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.
Desirable Skills
* Demonstrable interest in mechanical engineering through school or hobby interests.
Vacancy Details
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8 hours.
Benefits:
* Company pension plan.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Support with tooling.
* Excellent discount scheme with access to major UK brands.
* TELUS health benefits.
Contact
Karen Callander
Rutherford Road
Basingstoke RG24 8PD
www.crown.com
Recruitment Team: 01256 300211 or uk.recruitment@crown.com
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