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Field Forklift Engineer

Briggs Equipment Ltd

Field Forklift Engineer

£36029

Briggs Equipment Ltd, Merchant City, Glasgow City

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b7272fde92bb484cb25331b68847c623

Full Job Description

  • Attending customer locations to determine the likely scope of the work required, assessing and agreeing with the end user his/her work priorities, ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.

  • Both at outset and as work progresses, liaise with controller and customer on the range of expected work providing clarity and understanding by all parties the likely timescales and associated costs are understood.

  • Identifying the root cause of a breakdown in a timely manner and ensure the correct parts are obtained in the most cost-effective way. Use any available resources to achieve this, including when required the Briggs Technical team

  • Ensuring all work complies with engineering standards and, as relevant, Briggs/manufacturer specification/tolerances.

  • Carrying out inspection/checks on own work as it proceeds and ensuring that the equipment performs satisfactorily and is safe before handing back to the customer.

  • Identifying any further work required on a machine and ensure the customer is made aware of the fact, especially where a cost to the customer is to be incurred. The engineer should ensure that they maximise and potential revenue for equipment that has been damaged.

  • Completing all related job and service documentation is correctly, with necessary signatures/documents obtained from the customer.

  • KPI's

    • + Ensure safety gains are raised as required
    + Raise at least 1 estimate for every 4 services
    + Keep WIP to no more than 10 jobs
    + Ensure patched trucks are PM compliant,
  • If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment team and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met

    Relevant technical qualification

  • Previous experience within a similar role

  • Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals

  • The ability to work independently and under pressure

  • The ability to manage and prioritise workload

  • Understanding customer needs

    The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don't feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below please don't let that discourage you from applying.

    Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount, A base salary up too £34,232 pa based on a 40 hour working week

  • Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday - Saturday and x2 on Sunday

  • Vehicle is available for private use if desired (tax to be paid)

  • Future development and career opportunities

  • Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%

  • Profitshare bonus based on business performance

  • Paycare and eyecare health scheme

  • High street discounts