Mobile Engineer

Position: Mobile Engineer Reports To: Service Controller/Manager Supervision Exercised: None Hours of Work: * Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30 * 40 hours per week Location: Working from home base but attached to a relevant Acclaim Handling Ltd depot. Summary of Job: Working with the Service Manager and liaising with the Service Controllers to service and repair forklift trucks at customers sites. Onsite Customer Forklift Trucks Repairs: * Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components. * Repairing hydraulic valves and rams. * Repairing final drive and gearbox components. * Repairing engines and components. * Inspecting and providing quotes to customers regarding repairs, in close liaison with the Service Manager. * To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer. Onsite Customer Forklift Truck Servicing: * Responsible for servicing LPG, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, and with a view to preventative maintenance. * Using a check sheet ensure the equipment is fully functional, and conforms to current legislation. * Changing the oil, filters, etc as necessary. * To carry out Thorough Examinations pending qualifications. * To identify additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer. Onsite Customer Overhaul of Forklift Trucks: * Responsible for completing a partial or full strip-down of LPG, diesel or electric forklift trucks. * Onsite Customer Battery Maintenance: * Check voltages and gravities of traction batteries using meters and hydrometers. * Complete a battery survey and report on it as required. Engineer Administration: * Responsible for time entry, job reporting, parts requests, part number identification and customer sign off using a tablet. * Liaising with the Service Manager and the Parts Controller as necessary. * Any other reasonable duties related to this role. Education/Qualifications Essential: City and Guilds or BTEC qualification in a related field of relevance to the Forklift industry, or similar qualification. Desirable: Thorough Examination Qualifications. Skills & Experience Essential: * Good customer facing skills. * Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive. * Holds a valid UK driving licence. * If relevant, to hold a valid permit to work in the UK. * Able to work unsupervised as required. Desirable: * Numerate * Literate * Computer literate JBRP1_UKTJ