East London: Technician (Diesel/Petrol Mechanic) posted by Top Vitae

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Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to maintain, service and repair material handling equipment, systems, and products on company premises or at customer sites in a timely and cost-effective manner so that customer and company requirements are met, maintaining of vehicle records.

• Servicing of material handling equipment and maintaining forklift serviceability to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance.
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising customer and/or supervisor.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously communication information that must go on record.
• Promote service / maintenance programs.
• Provide complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.
• Ensure proper communication between self, workshop staff (Field Service Team Leader and Controller) and customer.
• Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety device operations, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

• Trade test certificate, mechanic
• Code 8 driver`s license (for field service technicians)
• Valid forklift operator license
• Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation must be able to converse fluently and comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English
• Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturers specifications
• Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools
• Willingness and capability to continue learning and growing with new technology and models
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition
• Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment
• Must be in general good health must be declared fit for physical performance requirements of these tasks – physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.
• As this position is part of a team that service a specialised industry and client requirements are paramount to the success of their businesses and the partnership between our company and theirs candidates applying for this position must be able to do standby and work overtime as and when requested.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.

Technician (Diesel/Petrol Mechanic) position available in Eastern Cape, East London. This job position was posted by Top Vitae. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-06-08 at 13:01:29 in the Automotive category

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