Position: Mobile Engineer
Reports To: Service Controller/Manager
Supervision Exercised: None
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.
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.
Engineer Administration:
- 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
Essential: City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification.
Desirable: Thorough Examination Qualifications.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Good customer facing skills.
- Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive.
- Holds a valid UK driving licence.
- If relevant, to hold a valid permit to work in the UK.
- Able to work unsupervised as required.
Desirable:
- Numerate
- Literate
- Computer literate
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Locations
Mobile Engineer in Essex, Purfleet employer: Acclaim Handling
Acclaim Handling Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Field Service Engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values teamwork and innovation, staff enjoy comprehensive training opportunities and the chance to grow within a leading company in the materials handling industry. Located across multiple depots in the UK, including Purfleet and Chatham, employees benefit from a supportive local presence and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
