Gwynedd Forklifts

Field Forklift Engineer

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Job Location

Mochdre, United Kingdom

Job Description

The Opportunity: Field Forklift Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Location: North Wales (various locations)

Salary: up to £36,000 plus Overtime

Established in 1986 to sell, hire, service and repair forklift trucks to the North Wales region and now growing to a multi-site operation with bases in Conwy, North Wales and Oswestry in Shropshire; Gwynedd Forklifts are the biggest material handling and powered access company in Wales. Gwynedd Forklifts has been acquired by The Briggs Equipment Group who are a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don't feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below, please don't let that discourage you from applying.

The Impact you will have:

  • Attending customer locations to determine the likely scope of the work required, assessing and agreeing with the end user his/her work priorities, ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.
  • Both at outset and as work progresses, liaise with controller and customer on the range of expected work providing clarity and understanding by all parties the likely timescales and associated costs are understood.
  • Identifying the root cause of a breakdown in a timely manner and ensure the correct parts are obtained in the most cost-effective way. Use any available resources to achieve this, including when required the Briggs Technical team
  • Ensuring all work complies with engineering standards and, as relevant, Briggs/manufacturer specification/tolerances.
  • Carrying out inspection/checks on own work as it proceeds and ensuring that the equipment performs satisfactorily and is safe before handing back to the customer.
  • Identifying any further work required on a machine and ensure the customer is made aware of the fact, especially where a cost to the customer is to be incurred. The engineer should ensure that they maximise any potential revenue for equipment that has been damaged.
  • Completing all related job and service documentation is correctly, with necessary signatures/documents obtained from the customer.

What will help you to excel in this role:

  • Relevant technical qualification
  • Previous experience within a similar role
  • Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals
  • The ability to work independently and under pressure
  • The ability to manage and prioritise workload
  • Understanding customer needs

What you can expect from us:

  • Salary - up to £36,000
  • Future development and career opportunities
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Company Van

What's next

  • If you are interested in joining the Gwynedd Forklifts Ltd then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch
  • Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review
  • If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment team and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met

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Location: Mochdre, GB

Posted Date: 10/27/2024
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October 27, 2024
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