Position Overview & Specifications

Forklift Field Service Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire

As a result of a thriving partnership with the leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, C&D Fork Trucks Ltd is looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment. The engineer is required to join the Field Service team in completing jobs in Hertfordshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, North London & surrounding areas.

In this role, you will be servicing forklifts on clients' sites for a variety of industries. Troubleshooting, repairing forklifts, and completing detailed reports on the status of the job.

The Job

Service, maintenance and repair of a variety of forklift truck brands and models as well as other warehouse equipment
Undertaking Thorough Examination and certification of forklift trucks
Working to a planned schedule of jobs at various customers premises
Receiving and responding to breakdowns; quickly troubleshooting and repairing machines on site
Responsibility for accurately ordering spare parts and controlling your van stock
Following safety procedures, ensuring safe working practices at all times
Using specialised software to complete detailed reports on the status of each job
Providing a best-in-class experience to customers, liaising on fault finding and resolution, being polite at all times
From time to time undertaking other workshop duties

The Person:

Ideally based in the Hertfordshire area
Full UK driving licence
Experience as an automotive technician (VW/Audi), servicing, repairing or maintaining materials handling equipment (MHE), construction plant, agricultural machinery or power access equipment (MEWP) or forklift trucks
Basic electrical knowledge would be a benefit
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

The Package: