Workshop & Field Service Technicians (MEWP’s | Cherry Pickers | Forklifts | Telehandlers | Boom[...]

The Recruitment Guy; Capetown (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Workshop & Field Service Technicians to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing Material Handling Equipment, ensuring optimal performance through regular inspections and preventive maintenance. Candidates should possess a strong technical background with a Trade Test and relevant experience in the field. The position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and contribute to a safety-focused environment. If you're passionate about technical service and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Trade Test in Millwright, Diesel, Auto, or Electrical.
• 3 years experience in maintenance of MEWP or Material Handling Equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, engine mechanics, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MEWP equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine equipment condition.
• Keep records of completed jobs and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Hydraulic Knowledge

Electrical Knowledge

Time Management

Documentation Skills

Inventory Control

Education

Trade Test: Millwright/Diesel/Auto/Electrical

3 years experience in Maintenance

2 years experience in Technical Field

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Safety Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

Experienced WORKSHOP & FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS are required for permanent employment to be based in Cape Town.Preferred Material Handling Equipment experience :

• MEWP’s
• Cherry Pickers
• Boom Lifts
• Telescopic Lifts
• Scissor Lifts

POSITION INFO :

Title : Workshop & Field Service Technicians

Area : Cape Town

Industry : Technician Maintenance (Material Handling Equipment)

Ref No. : TRG 1872

Salary : Market related TCTC avail / neg (on exp).

Start Date : ASAP or Negotiable.

Experienced WORKSHOP & FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS are required for permanent employment to be based in Cape Town.

Preferred Material Handling Equipment experience :

• MEWP’s
• Cherry Pickers
• Boom Lifts
• Telescopic Lifts
• Scissor Lifts

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain MEWP equipment operational by completing regular inspections and functional procedures as defined from time to time and complete preventive maintenance tasks, correcting equipment deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, check and maintain mine spec requirements if required
• Determine equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts and reporting as may be required
• Keeps equipment available for use by monitoring and completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing components, parts, oil, water and upgrades when required and control corrosion
• Verify equipment performance by conducting predefined functional tests, adjusting controls and systems
• Keep record of completed jobs. Conform with MEWP standards and equipment requirements by ensuring up-to-date documentation are available upon request - services and safety stickers / decals, on-board documentation, documentation regarding engine services, hydraulic services, load test, load test inspections and mine specific documentation as well as site specific documentation
• Keep operational tools and spares for, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and for calling-in repairs
• Standby and call-out as and when required
• Off-load machine, perform PDI (Post Delivery Inspection) together with the customers and record any damages and / or snags, including proper mine spec''s
• Stock take and Vehicle stock includes Monthly vehicle stock-take and keeping standard stock quantities in vehicle

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

• Trade Test : Millwright / Diesel / Auto / Electrical / or similar
• 3 years’ experience (post qualification) with Maintenance and repairs on MWEP or Material Handling Equipment
• 2 years’ experience in technical field & workshop services, maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of MEWP equipment regarding operations, functions, technical functions, parts and tools including a comprehensive understanding of hydraulics, engine mechanics, electrical, electronics and technical schematics.
• Clear understanding of safety management and risk assessment
• Mechanical, hydraulic, electric and electronic tooling knowledge
• Knowledge of mechanical inspections, tools and analysers
• Drivers licence
• Understanding and intensive use of sms, mms, internet and cellular communications
• Time Management
• Documentation Skills
• Inventory Control

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• Any) Trade, Training and / or In-House certificates etc
• Any) Relevant operating and / or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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