Field Service Technician

Profile Personnel; East London; Vor Ort; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician in East London to service forklifts and related equipment. You will perform mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance, diagnose faults and conduct inspections on customer sites.

The role requires a diesel/petrol mechanic background, forklift qualifications and strong reading of schematics, with a focus on safety, quality and customer service. Standby and overtime may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic with forklift/material-handling equipment experience, or Qualified Forklift Mechanic.
• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance relating to forklifts.
• Strong knowledge of auto-electrical systems.
• Trade Test Certificate – Mechanic.
• Valid forklift operator licence.
• Code 8 driver’s licence.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving and technical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and technical documentation.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
• Physically fit and able to perform the requirements of a hands-on field service role.
• Willingness to work standby and overtime when required.

Aufgaben

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance and repairs on forklifts and related equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical faults efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics and manufacturer specifications.
• Utilise appropriate diagnostic equipment and specialised tools.
• Ensure all work is completed according to required safety and quality standards.
• Provide professional technical support and service to customers.
• Maintain accurate work standards while working independently and managing scheduled tasks.
• Liaise with Parts, Rental, Service and Sales teams to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participate in standby duties and overtime when required.

Kenntnisse

Forklift experience

Auto-electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

English communication

Standby/overtime readiness

Ausbildung

Trade Test Certificate – Mechanic

Jobbeschreibung

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join their team. This role is suited to a qualified mechanic with strong experience servicing and maintaining forklifts and material-handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance and repairs on forklifts and related equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve technical faults efficiently and accurately.

• Conduct servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.

• Interpret technical manuals, schematics and manufacturer specifications.

• Utilise appropriate diagnostic equipment and specialised tools.

• Ensure all work is completed according to required safety and quality standards.

• Provide professional technical support and service to customers.

• Maintain accurate work standards while working independently and managing scheduled tasks.

• Liaise with Parts, Rental, Service and Sales teams to ensure effective service delivery.

• Participate in standby duties and overtime when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic with forklift/material-handling equipment experience, or Qualified Forklift Mechanic.

• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance relating to forklifts.

• Strong knowledge of auto-electrical systems.

• Trade Test Certificate – Mechanic.

• Valid forklift operator licence.

• Code 8 driver’s licence.

• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving and technical skills.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and technical documentation.

• Excellent English communication skills.

• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.

• Physically fit and able to perform the requirements of a hands-on field service role.

• Willingness to work standby and overtime when required.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.