Field Service Technician

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking the services of a Field Service Technician to join their team, based in East London.

Successful candidate will be required 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.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Trade Tested Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts
• Code 08 driver's license
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)
• Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out
• Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation

Duties:-

• 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

Interested in this position?  Please email your CV + supporting documentation to .  If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.