Workshop Technician

SUMMARY:
My client based in Port Elizabeth is urgently looking for a Qualified Forklift Technician (Strong electrical and Mechanical) for their workshop. Trade Test – Forklift Technician. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience on Materials Handling equipment essential. (post-qualification). NO CRIMINAL RECORD!!!!

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements

• Qualified Forklift Technician - Trade Test (Strong electrical and Mechanical)
• Valid forklift operator licence
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts.
• 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 work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited 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.
• 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.

 

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