Workshop Engineer - Birmingham

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension plan

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in Birmingham is looking for an individual to perform inspections, maintenance, and repair of forklift trucks. The ideal candidate will hold a full UK Driving Licence, have strong fault-finding skills, and be educated to GCSE grade C in English and Maths. This role offers a 40-hour work week, with a competitive holiday and pension package. Join a committed team and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements in a workshop.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and safety checks according to regulations.
• Perform service, repair, and maintenance of forklift trucks.
• Complete fault finding and repairs to meet first-fix targets.

Skills

Fault finding and repair

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE grade C in English and Maths

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• To complete inspections and safety checks in accordance with industry practice and regulations.
• To complete day to day service, repair and maintenance of forklift trucks, handling equipment and plant.
• Complete fault finding and repairs to meet first-fix targets.
• New equipment preparation.
• Sourcing of parts from internal or external supplier.
• Communicate quickly/efficiently to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum and achieve first-fix targets.
• Work to company procedures and current Health and Safety / COSHH regulations.
• Continually seek and act upon opportunities for personal and team development.
• Carry out other duties which may or may not be related to the job, as reasonably requested by management.

To be considered for the role you will need to have knowledge of at least one of the following areas, and be able, willing and accepting of additional training to allow you to excel within Crown Lift Trucks Ltd.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Hydraulics

Youwill have the ability to work independently and in a team, hold good communication skills, work to a high standard and be able to work to timescales as required.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Must hold full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in fault finding and repair.
• Educated with an ability to achieve a grade C in English and maths at GCSE.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements working in a workshop practice.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and solution driven.
• A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritising workloads to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Clear communication skills – oral and written.
• Consultation and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to cope with diverse needs of the post.
• Highly motivated and possessing a resilience to work under pressure.
• Positive, personable and optimistic with a can do attitude.

Desirable Skills

• Recent and relevant experience of working in the forklift truck service environment, but not essential.
• Engineering qualification.

Vacancy Details

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8 hours per day, with 30 minutes for lunch.
• Holidays: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension: Company pension plan.