Location: Norwich Salary: Dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent – 40 hrs per week – Mon/Fri 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. Acclaim Handling has been a key supplier of forklifts and Material Handling equipment since the company was founded in 1982 as a specialist Materials Handling service provider with a focus on servicing, hire, sales, and leasing. Our motto is, and has always been; Success built on service. Today, Acclaim has grown from its original headquarters in Purfleet, Essex, to an award-winning national company with eight regional support centres. We’re proud suppliers to an extensive list of distinguished customers across the UK and Ireland. A position has arisen at our Norwich depot as a Mobile Engineer working 40 hours per week. Position Description: Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30 40 hours per week Location: Working from home base but attached to a relevant Acclaim Handling Ltd depot. Summary of Job: Working with the Service Manager and liaising with the Service Controllers to service and repair forklift trucks at customers sites. Position Requirements: Onsite Customer Forklift Trucks 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, and with a view to preventative maintenance. Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional, and conforms to current legislation. Changing the oil, filters, etc as necessary. 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, parts requests, part number identification and customer sign off using a tablet. Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary. Any other reasonable duties related to this role. Education/Qualifications: City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification. Thorough Examination Qualifications. Skills
Mobile Engineer Norwich in Norfolk employer: Acclaim Handling Limited
At Materials Handling UK, located in the vibrant area of Rainham/Purfleet, Essex, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values its employees' contributions and growth. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional development within a fast-expanding business. With competitive salaries, a company pension contribution, and access to an employee discount portal, we ensure our team members feel valued and motivated to make a real impact.
