Forklift Mechanic

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POSITION INFO:

Forklift Mechanic – Cape Town

• Diagnose and repair equipment, including diesel and gas engines, transmissions, and hydraulic Conduct disassembly for major repairs and perform routine maintenance, preventive tasks, and equipment testing. Knowledge of basic electrical diagnostics, such as light switches and fuses. Expertly analyses and diagnoses customer equipment problems and breakdowns inline with standard company policy and procedure as well as conducting repairs on industrial material handling equipment. Perform equipment inspections during maintenance services and reporting technical and safety concerns through established company procedures.

Duties include:

• Ensure the efficient and effective daily planning, completion of mechanical repairs and services
• Complete repairs and maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner and minimize downtime of forklifts to ensure operational continuity
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the workplace
• Ensure achievement of Sales Targets inline with Budget requirements
• Customer service - Ensure professional and effective customer service at all times, solution selling being productive inline with selling external
• Ensure effective administration - Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Provide clear and detailed reports on work performed and recommendations for further

Minimum Requirements:

• Red Seal Mechanical Trade Test Certificate
• Product related mechanical experience (3 – 5 years experience material handling equipment)
• Strong communication skills - Internal and external customers