Field Service Technicain

SUMMARY:

Urgently require the expertise of an experienced Field Service Technician (Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic,) in Port Elizabeth. Must have mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts (NOT negotiable).  Must be Trade Tested as a Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic with at least 3 – 5 years’ experience post qualification.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements

• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic (Trade test).
• Experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic.
• Minimum of 5 years’ mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts (NOT negotiable).
• CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD.
• Valid forklift operator licence.
• Code 8 driver''s licence.
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination).
• Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Understand and follow safety measures and precautions.

• Maintain, service, and repair material handling equipment, systems, and products on company premises or at customer sites in a timely and cost-effective manner so that customer and company requirements are met maintaining of vehicle records.
• Servicing of material handling equipment and maintaining forklift serviceability to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service/maintenance.
• Perform accurate diagnosis/troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising customer and/or supervisor.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance and operational data/history by updating and timeously communicating information that must go on record.
• Promote service/maintenance programs.
• Provide complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.
• Ensure proper communication between self, workshop staff (Field Service Team Leader and Controller), and customer.
• Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety device operations, following standards and procedures, and in general complying with legal regulation.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. 

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