SUMMARY:
An experienced FORKLIFT TECHNICIAN (Field Service Specialist) is required to service various industry customers across the Northern Cape Upington region.
POSITION INFO:
Title: Forklift Technician (Field Service Specialist)
Area: Upington based
Industry: Field Service Specialist
Ref No.: TRG 2505
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Trade Tested Technician with strong forklift maintenance, diagnostics and field service experience preferred.
An experienced FORKLIFT TECHNICIAN (Field Service Specialist) is required to service various industry customers across the Northern Cape Upington region.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, breakdown repairs and inspection of forklift equipment and related machinery at customer sites and within workshop environments.
- This role is ideally suited to a technically strong, self-managed individual who enjoys working independently in the field while delivering professional service and technical support to industrial, mining, warehousing, logistics and commercial customers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on forklift equipment and handling machinery.
- Conduct fault finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting on diesel, LPG and electric forklifts.
- Attend customer breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
- Inspect, test and commission equipment after repairs and maintenance activities.
- Diagnose hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and electronic system faults.
- Complete detailed service reports, inspection documentation and maintenance records.
- Ensure all equipment complies with operational and safety standards.
- Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and machine handovers where required.
- Monitor machine condition and identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.
- Manage vehicle stock levels, consumables and spare parts inventory.
- Liaise with customers regarding technical findings and repair recommendations.
- Maintain service vehicles, tools and company equipment in a professional condition.
- Adhere to company SHEQ standards and site-specific safety requirements.
- Support workshop activities and technical projects when required.
- Participate in standby, overtime and after-hours breakdown support as operationally required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Qualified Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician, Millwright, Earthmoving Mechanic or similar technical trade.
- Min. 3 years post-trade experience in forklift maintenance and repairs.
- Previous experience working on various material handling type equipment adv.
- Experience with major forklift brands adv.
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding ability.
- Knowledge of engines, transmissions, drive systems, mast assemblies, braking systems and steering systems.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and workshop documentation.
- Experience with mobile diagnostic equipment and fault code analysis.
- Computer literate (MS Office and electronic service reporting systems).
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver''s licence (essential).
- Willing to travel extensively within the service region.
- Ability to work overtime, standby and emergency breakdown call-outs when required.
- Strong planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Traceable & contactable references.
- Local residency in Upington or willingness to relocate.
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com, Ref # (TRG 2505).
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2505) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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