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Mobile Engineer

Acclaim HandlingRackheath, Norwich🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your technical expertise by working on diverse, high-performance machinery within a supportive and established team environment. You will thrive in this position if you are a hands-on problem solver who enjoys the autonomy of field-based work and takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance solutions. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values your professional development and technical impact.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeOn Site
LocationRackheath, Norwich, United Kingdom

Job description

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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