FORKLIFT TECHNICIANS

NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE

Title: FORKLIFT TECHNICIANS (Field Service & Workshop)

Area: Durban, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay

Industry: Forklift Sales & Service (Material Handling)

Ref No.: TRG 1874

Salary: Market related negotiable + Full Company Benefits

Start Date: As soon as possible

An opportunity for experienced FORKLIFT TECHNICIANS (FIELD SERVICE & WORKSHOP) are required for permanent employment based in Durban, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg & Richards Bay to maintain, service and repair forklifts, 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 (supervisor 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

• Min 3-5 years experience on electrical OR Internal Combustion forklifts
• Code 8 driver''''s licence
• Valid forklift operator licence
• Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Min 3 years mechanical, hydraulic and auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination) experience pertaining to forklifts
• Available for standby / Overtime as required by operation
• Prioritising and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturers specifications
• Able to utilise diagnostic equipment and specialised tools
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition
• Ability to work under extreme pressure
• Sober habits
• High energy levels
• Good health (physical fit)

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