Workshop Engineer Purfleet

Acclaim Handling Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Handling Ltd in Purfleet is seeking a Workshop Engineer to repair, prepare and overhaul forklift trucks at our depot. You will ensure high standards of safety and quality while supporting a busy service operation.

Daily tasks include servicing gas, diesel and electric forklifts, inspecting brakes, hydraulics and steering, performing oil changes and preventive maintenance, and completing weekly timesheets and job sheets as required.

Qualifications

• Repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Service gas, diesel and electric forklifts.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and lubrication.
• Complete weekly timesheets and daily job sheets.

Responsibilities

• Repairing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components of forklifts.
• Servicing gas, diesel and electric forklift trucks.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and lubrication.
• Completing weekly timesheets and daily job sheets.

Skills

Forklift repair

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

PDI checks

Tools

Check sheets

Hydrometers

Battery testing tools

Job description

Location: Purfleet
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 Purfleet depot as a Workshop Engineer working 40 hours per week.

Position Description:

Summary Of Job:

Responsible for repair, preparation and minor overhaul of forklift trucks

Position Requirements:

Repairing Forklift Trucks

Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components

Repairing hydraulic valves and rams

Repairing final drive and gearbox components

Repairing engines and components

Servicing Forklift Trucks

Responsible for servicing gas, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks

Using a check sheet, checking that the brakes are fully functional, and that the lifting equipment and steering are in correct working order

Changing the oil and filters as necessary

Thorough Examinations pending qualifications

Carry out Preventative Maintenance, such as lubricating steering and lifting equipment.

Overhaul of Forklift Trucks

Responsible for completing a partial strip-down of gas, diesel, or electric forklift trucks

Responsible for preparing, steam cleaning or painting the chassis of forklift trucks

Responsible for bolting / welding on ancillaries to the chassis’

Battery Maintenance

Check voltages and gravities of forklift trucks, using meters and hydrometers.

New and Used Equipment Preparation

Responsible for the preparation of gas, diesel and electric forklift trucks by performing pre-delivery inspections (PDI’s), using a check-sheet from the manufacturer to check the specifications to meet the customer’s requirements, along with overseeing the despatch and receipt of trucks in and out of the Depot

Responsible for completion of weekly timesheet

Completing job sheets on a daily basis to record progress on repairs, parts used or required, etc

Liaising with the Service Controller as necessary and advising of any changes

Any other reasonable duties related to this role

This is your chance to join a thriving company with an excellent reputation and real prospects for advancement. If you’re ready to take your Engineering career to the next level, apply today!

We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunities at Acclaim Handling. We take pride in the fact that we operate in an ethical manner. You can rest assured that you’re supporting a company that respects its employees and customers equally. Age, disability, gender, reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation are all treated equally.

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