Forklift Technician (Diesel / Petrol Mechanic)

The purpose of this position is to 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.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and experience required for this position:

• Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)
• Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out

Required Certificates, Licences, Registrations:

• Trade test certificate, Mechanic
• Code 8 driver's licence (for field service technicians)
• Valid forklift operator licence

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily:

• 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 communication 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

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.