Summary Statement:

The purpose of this position is 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.

Required Certificates, Licences, Registrations:

• Trade test certificate, mechanic.
• Code 8 driver's licence (for field service technicians).
• Valid forklift operator licence.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training, and experience required for this position:

•  Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic.
• Minimum of 3 years’ mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts.
• 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.
• Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out, strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
  Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation – must be able to converse fluently and comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools.
• Willingness and capability to continue learning and growing with new technology and models.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition.
  Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions.
• Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment.
• Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time.
• Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be declared fit for physical performance requirements of these tasks - physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.
   

 As this position is part of a team that service a specialised industry and client requirements are paramount to the success of their businesses and the partnership between our company and theirs – candidates applying for this position must be able to do standby and work overtime as and when requested.