Repairing Material Handling Equipment

Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components

Repairing hydraulic valves and rams

Repairing final drive and gearbox components

Repairing engines and components

Servicing Material Handling Equipment

Responsible for servicing gas, diesel and electric powered Material Handling Equipment.

Using a check sheet, checking that the brakes are fully functional, and that the lifting equipment and steering are in correct working order

Changing the oil and filters as necessary

Thorough Examinations pending qualifications

Carry out Preventative Maintenance, such as lubricating steering and lifting equipment.

Overhaul of Material Handling Equipment

Responsible for completing a partial strip-down of gas, diesel, or electric Material Handling Equipment.

Responsible for preparing, steam cleaning or painting the chassis of Material Handling Equipment.

Responsible for bolting / welding on ancillaries to the chassis.

Battery Maintenance

Check voltages and gravities of forklift trucks, using meters and hydrometers.

New and Used Equipment Preparation

Responsible for the preparation of gas, diesel and electric Material Handling Equipment by performing pre-delivery inspections (PDI's), using a check-sheet from the manufacturer to check the specifications to meet the customer's requirements, along with overseeing the despatch and receipt of Material Handling Equipment in and out of the Depot

Engineer Paperwork

Responsible for completion of weekly timesheet

Completing job sheets on a daily basis to record progress on repairs, parts used or required, etc

Liaising with the Service Controller as necessary and advising of any changes

Any other reasonable duties related to this role