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

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.

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.

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 have heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

TheRecruitmentGuy (Pty) Ltd South Africa